Sewer

Tumi•Vidalia, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing repairs on bags according to repair ticket instructions and inspector's assessments. The sewer will be responsible for quality sewing repairs, operating sewing equipment and power tools, and inspecting bags to ensure they meet Tumi's high-quality standards. This includes reconstructing bags, assessing original configurations for proper reassembly techniques, marking and cutting panels, setting up folder attachments, ensuring proper seam margins and stitch lengths, installing zippers, marking drill holes, attaching handles and straps, replacing zipper sliders, and replacing corner guards.

Requirements

Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Read instructions on repair ticket and follow for repairing bag
Perform all needed repairs as deemed necessary by inspector (unless otherwise instructed)
Perform quality sewing repairs after training period (minimum of 5 bags per day)
Operate sewing equipment
Operate power tools
Inspect bags, paying attention to details of original construction of the bag
Reconstruct bag using care to ensure that no damage is caused in the process
Assess original configuration of the bag in order to determine the proper technique for reassembly
Mark and cut panels using scissors to match pattern or original panel from damaged bag
Set up folder attachment as needed to properly attach binding and seam tape
Allows proper seam margins and stitch lengths
Installs zippers ensuring proper length and placement in order to avoid deconfiguration of the bag.
Properly mark drill holes for framers to place handles, screws, speed clips and wheels
Attaches web or leather handles and straps
Replace zipper sliders
Remove damaged hytrel or poly corner guards and replace with new guards
Ensure that finished product meets Tumi’s high quality standards
Be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit for long period of time.
Other duties may be assigned as needed