Sewing Machine Operator I (1685)

GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA • Miami, FL

4d • $14 - $14 • Onsite

About The Position

The entry-level Apparel Sewing Machine Operator Level I position is responsible for aligning fabric, garments, and materials under needles using marks on machines, clamps, templates, cloth, and notches as guides. Guides garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser foot pedals to sew parts together.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is not required for this position. A diploma of any level is acceptable.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience using an industrial sewing machine such as Juki DDl 5550-05 or 06, Reece 101, or Singer 281.
• Knowledge of back-tack, machine clip (with pedal), needle down (to turn the corner), threading, putting in bobbins, and changing needles.
• Technical Skills: Strives to build knowledge and skills and shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Personality: Dependable and can take pride in work.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to enhance performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work promptly; strives to increase productivity; works efficiently and effectively.
• Safety: Observe safety and security procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, able to handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently punctual and at work on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; and commits to long work hours when necessary to reach goals. The system completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily ask for and offer help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate single-needle, basic automated, and bar tacking machines to perform basic sewing steps that automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or articles, such as bar tacks, Velcro, and webbing.
• Achieves 90% productivity and First Time Quality (FTQ) rates. Maintains 95% or better attendance.
• Align fabric, garments, and materials under needles using marks on machines, clamps, templates, cloth, and notches as guides.
• Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser foot pedals to sew parts together.
• Inspect garments and markings for defects or damage. Mark mistakes and trim threads as necessary.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to meet performance standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Practice Continuous Improvement principles and 5S concepts
• Supports vision, values, culture, and commitment to excellent customer service to all customers and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees