Composite Associate 2 - Sewing Machine Operator

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION • Los Alamitos, CA

6d • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs sewing operations in Arrowhead Products’ composite products manufacturing operation. The role involves heavy-duty sewing, setting up and operating equipment, maintaining machines, identifying and correcting part defects, and cutting and developing patterns according to blueprints and production-planning specifications. The operator works with Manufacturing Engineering to develop processes for new products, records material traceability information on shop travelers, and helps develop techniques that improve productivity, quality, and throughput. The role also requires maintaining a clean, orderly, FOD-free work area and following safety standards. Other duties consistent with the position may be assigned.

The work takes place in a manufacturing environment around equipment and machinery. Conditions may include uneven ground; excessive noise, dust, gases, fumes, and manufacturing-related chemicals; and temperature, humidity, or wetness extremes, particularly on the manufacturing floor. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses and safety shoes as required, special visual or auditory protection as required, and Tyvek coats or suits, a P-95 respirator, an apron, and shoe covers.

The position requires frequent lifting of up to 35 pounds, pushing and pulling, and sitting, standing, walking, talking, and listening. Bending, stooping, and squatting occur occasionally. The role involves constant hand and arm use and motion, including squeezing, gripping, and pinching, as well as constant exposure to manufacturing shop noise. Computer use is occasional.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; previous manufacturing experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• At least one year of experience with commercial sewing machines of all types.
• Ability to perform quality work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, work orders, and production-planning documents.
• Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and scales.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances, such as plus or minus 0.001 inch.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Frequent lifting of up to 35 pounds; frequent pushing and pulling; occasional bending, stooping, and squatting; frequent sitting, standing, and walking; and constant hand and arm use and motion.
• Use required protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes as required, special visual or auditory protection as required, Tyvek coats or suit, a P-95 respirator, an apron, and shoe covers.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy-duty sewing.
• Set up and operate equipment and maintain machines in good working order.
• Identify part defects and make appropriate corrections.
• Cut and develop patterns according to blueprints and production-planning specifications.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop processes for new products.
• Record material traceability information and log it on shop travelers.
• Assist in developing techniques to improve productivity, quality, and product throughput, and share job knowledge within the department.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, FOD-free work area and equipment, and adhere to safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED