M&D Sample Maker

ReadyOne • El Paso, TX

1d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the M&D Coordinator to produce new samples, PDM’s and first article samples. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested. Support production and training floor operations as needed during intervals between M&D orders to maintain efficiency and team productivity.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and comprehend the customers’ construction specifications, patterns, edge margins, and seam allowances needed.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five years in apparel or sewing products manufacturing industry and one year in management related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Operation skills and knowledge related to apparel or sewn products manufacturing.
• Must be able to read and comprehend construction specifications.
• Have working knowledge of patterns, seam allowances and margins.
• Be able to operate all sewing machines in the facility and perform daily machine maintenance required.
• English proficiency required.
• Ability to use general office equipment (i.e. facsimile, photocopy, and/or related office peripherals).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish proficiency helpful.
• Knowledge of cellular or modular manufacturing is also helpful to include understanding of costing, specifications, pattern development and sample production.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Produce all required samples, PDM’s, and first articles.
• Analyze patterns and specifications in order to produce samples.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance of equipment as assigned.
• Learn the functions of all in-house sewing machines well enough to be able to sew the samples.
• Perform operator daily machine maintenance for all assigned sewing machines.
• Translate instructions both written and verbally on how the samples are to be constructed.
• Participate in production meetings.

What This Job Offers

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