Sewing Machine Operator

Talent Acquisition Team • Indianapolis, IN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator. Reporting to the Supervisor, the operator will learn department machines and product lines to support production. The role involves inspecting components against quality standards and bundling tickets, operating automated machinery, producing items that meet quality standards, and maintaining machines. Operators may join materials with multi-needle sewing devices and work in other departments or at other work areas and machinery as needed. Starting pay is $19.25.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Reading, writing, and math skills commensurate with job duties.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to recognize colors and different cloth styles.
• Ability to sit or stand for eight hours a day or longer.
• Ability to work with repetitive arm, wrist, and elbow motions.
• Ability to work all mandatory overtime.
• Ability to perform lifting, carrying, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to stand on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout shifts of 10 hours or longer.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Learn to inspect component parts to ensure they meet quality standards and match the bundling ticket.
• Learn to operate automated machinery in the department.
• Learn about all product lines.
• Ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Clean machines and change needles, thread, and other items as needed to meet machine requirements.
• Join materials using multi-needle sewing devices as needed.
• Work in other departments, work areas, or on other machinery as needed.

What This Job Offers

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