Cloth Handler - Direct

Lear Corporation•Kenansville, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Inspection Supervisor/ Team Lead, this person is responsible for the inspection of finished fabric.

Pay attention to detail
Effectively execute tasks
Communicate effectively
Ability to accurately and consistently follow detailed procedures.
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a fast- paced environment.
Ability to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Ability to grasp concepts presented within a reasonable time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Understand and follow quality and safety standards.
Eye protection
Hearing Protection
Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes
Reflective Vest (where applicable)

Ensure a safe work environment and identify training opportunities to reduce accidents and employee injuries.
Ensure that daily production goals are met.
Position full horse and move empty horse aside.
Align training end of fabric with leading end and use of Swiftack to fasten ends.
Start machine. Give attention to fabric running; inspect for defects, according to SOP.
Use scissors to cut bad seams or defects.
Use sewing machine to sew fabric. Use tape to mask seams on both sides of fabric if required.
Use Swiftack and/or china marker to “flag” defects.
Record defects in the basic inspection system and bring to the attention of the supervisor or lead any questionable material.
Place empty tube, cut swatch, tape tube (if required), engage fabric, measure width and attach piece of ticket.
Verify arrow direction on initial roll of lot. Doff full roll.
Cut sample for lab; collect paperwork, record production, fill out grade form and deliver paperwork and swatches to worktable and log in lab samples.
Receive verbal instructions, get work tools, store them as well as get supplies.
Fill Swiftack thread sewing machine and other tasks.
Maintain good housekeeping in work area.