Sewing Machine Operator

US Farathane • Troy, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Production Sewers are responsible for operating sewing machines to join, gather, French seam, or hem small component automotive parts. This role involves ensuring the quality and efficiency of the sewing process according to specific instructions and standards.

Requirements

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables.

Nice To Haves

• No prior experience or training.
• On-the-job training is conducted and documented.

Responsibilities

• Proper operation of the sewing machine, including threading, winding bobbins, and installing bobbins.
• Measuring seam width and stitches per inch using a ruler and stitch counter.
• Trimming excess thread or material from parts as required.
• Producing quality products according to the Operator Instruction Sheet, using visual aids if needed.
• Understanding how to determine good quality products and the impact of bad quality products.
• Placing nonconforming products in designated areas.
• Following the FIFO (first in first out) method for material selection.
• Inspecting the sewing machine for lint, dust, thread pieces, and other debris at the start of the shift.
• Cleaning and oiling the machine as necessary.
• Meeting and/or exceeding productivity requirements.
• Performing general housekeeping and maintaining a clutter-free environment.
• Following US Farathane policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Ensuring product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances.
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (eligible on 91st day of employment)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Group Short Term Disability (STD); with option to purchase Voluntary Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Term Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy ($15,000); with option to purchase additional life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses (maximum $3,400 and dependent daycare expenses (maximum $7,500)
• 401(k) Plan - eligibility begins immediately. (Company match is 50% of the first 3% and 25% of the next 3%)
• Paid Holiday Schedule (after 90 days of employment)
• PTO - 2 weeks, prorated –1.54 hours earned per week, as outlined in the hourly employee policy guide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed