Sewing Machine Operator

Ira Green • Buena Vista, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sewing machine operator is responsible for operating various single-head sewing machines to sew a variety of items as part of the production process.

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.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Continually required to sit (8-10 hours per day and up to 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 or push up to 30lbs.

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 various sewing machines.
• Ability to observe sewing operations to detect defects in stitching that indicate machine malfunction and notify supervisor of malfunction.
• Must be dependable and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and communicate well with supervisors, managers 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.

What This Job Offers

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