Experienced Sewing Machine Operator

ReadyOne•El Paso, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate sewing or non-sewing machine or other manual tools to join, gather, hem, reinforce, mark or decorate articles. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Place spool of thread on spindle of machine and draws thread through machine guides, tensions and eye of needle. Insert bobbin into shuttle and draws thread through slot in shuttle or draws thread through guide and loop eye. Press knee lever, depress pedal or move hand lever to raise presser foot or spread feed cups. Position parts to be joined under presser foot and needle and lowers presser foot. Start, stop and control speed of machine with pedal or knee lever. Guide parts under needle following edges, seams, guides on machine bed or markings on part. Observe stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor or sewing machine mechanic when defects are caused by machine malfunction. Select sewing supplies such as binding, braid, cord, piping, tape, thread or welt according to specifications or color of material. Cut excess thread or material. Must follow all machine safety rules. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Perform other duties as required or requested, to include non-sewing or manual work such as marking, pick and turn, and trim and inspect. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
One to two years of industrial sewing in a manufacturing setting.
Good mechanical aptitude to be able to make the machine adjustments.
Must be able to sit/stand for longer than eight hours of time.
Frequently sits bends, kneels, twist and turn and reaches out with hands/arms.
Must be able to lift/move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Place spool of thread on spindle of machine and draws thread through machine guides, tensions and eye of needle.
Insert bobbin into shuttle and draws thread through slot in shuttle or draws thread through guide and loop eye.
Press knee lever, depress pedal or move hand lever to raise presser foot or spread feed cups.
Position parts to be joined under presser foot and needle and lowers presser foot.
Start, stop and control speed of machine with pedal or knee lever.
Guide parts under needle following edges, seams, guides on machine bed or markings on part.
Observe stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor or sewing machine mechanic when defects are caused by machine malfunction.
Select sewing supplies such as binding, braid, cord, piping, tape, thread or welt according to specifications or color of material.
Cut excess thread or material.
Must follow all machine safety rules.
Perform other duties as required or requested, to include non-sewing or manual work such as marking, pick and turn, and trim and inspect.