Merrow Machine Operator

Ira Green•Buena Vista, VA

8d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Merrow machine operator is responsible for operating a single-head merrow machine to sew thread over edges of various patches as part of production process which creates a secure thread edge for a finished look that stops fraying of a patch and operating an automatic 2X2 machine to sew the outside perimeter of a patch.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but not required.
Continually required to sit (8-10 hours per day and up to 2-4 hours overtime as needed)
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
Continually required to talk, hear and visually see and focus on items during production process, including but not limited to color, peripheral and depth perception and adjust focus.
Must be able to lift, move and push up to 30lbs.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Ability to draw thread through guides, tensions, and needles and adjust tensions, threads, and bobbins according to fabric type.
Ability to center material to prepare for processing on merrow and 2X2 machines.
Ability to observe merrow and 2X2 machine operations to detect defects in stitching that indicate machine malfunction and notify supervisor of malfunction.
Ability to use various cutting implements such as nippers to cut excess material or thread from the finished product.
Must be dependable and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and communicate well with supervisors and team leaders.
Ability to maintain speed and efficiency and be fully committed to excellent customer service.
Ability to maintain department production demand numbers.
Ability to accurately count and follow written or verbal directions.
Pay attention to the quality of both the starting product and the finished product.
Continually utilize visual awareness to operate equipment, read information, and have discernment for colors and detail.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.