Leather Sewing Associate

Hancock & Moore•Taylorsville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leather Sewing Associate sews leather flatwork for upholstered furniture. The role requires following sewing standards and production work tickets, adjusting and operating different sewing machines, and producing work that meets specified patterns and notes. Associates maintain their equipment and work area, follow safety policies and procedures, and collaborate with a team to meet or exceed production goals. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to read and follow instructions, specifications, notes, and production work tickets.
Ability to work with different types of sewing machines.
Ability to perform prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks.
Ability to work in noisy environments.
Manual dexterity to assemble products or operate machines as directed.
Occasional lifting or carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; rare lifting or carrying of objects weighing 26–75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous sewing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Sew leather flatwork for upholstered furniture, including flatwork for different products, top stitching, and welt.
Follow established sewing standards, including sewing ½ seams, keeping stitches straight and aligned with the cover pattern, and avoiding drop stitches.
Adjust machines to stitch various leather materials.
Read and follow sewing specifications and notes.
Work from production tickets to sew leather as requested.
Maintain equipment and work area in an orderly manner.
Work with different types of sewing machines.
Work as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.