Full-Time Sewing Machine Operator - Lansing

Peckham, Inc. • Lansing, MI

2d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

This entry level Apparel Sewing Machine Operator position is responsible for the accurate alignment of fabric, garments, and materials under needles using marks on machines, clamps, templates, cloth, and notches as guides. This position guides garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser foot pedals to sew parts together. This position handles garments: folding, bagging, labeling, using scissors to trim threads, threading and tying hangers, zipper pulls or plastic cord locks. This position requires successful completion of the 2-week Apparel Sewing Training program.

Requirements

• Must be available to work full time plus overtime as needed
• Sewing machine experience preferred but not required
• Candidates must pass a sewing assessment prior to hire
• At least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of numbers and the ability to count.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must meet attendance requirements (9 of 10 days during training).

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing and/or production experience preferred
• Ability to receive constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Operate single needle sewing machines to perform basic sewing steps that automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or articles, such as Velcro, webbing, labels, or tags.
• Operate basic automated and/or bartacking (PLK) machines to perform basic sewing steps that automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or articles, such as Velcro, webbing, cord, or labels.
• Align fabric, garments and materials under needles using marks on machines, clamps, templates, jigs, cloth, and notches as guides.
• Align material pieces in correct order prior to sewing and verify that dye lots and patterns match.
• Meet or exceed proficiency rating of 90% on one basic step or other equivalent combination of step difficulty and rating.
• Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles, clamps, and feet, using presser hand or foot pedals to sew parts together.
• Place cord, spools of thread or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, thread ends through machine guides and thread needles as necessary.
• Trim excess threads from garments after sewing, using scissors, nippers, or automatic trimming machines.
• Select supplies such as fasteners and thread to meet job requirements.
• Inspect garments and check repair tags on garments to locate defects or damage.
• Repair mistakes or mark quality issues as necessary.
• Observe machine operations and identify problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread or machine malfunctions and report such defects to supervisors or mechanics.
• Work with supervisor towards meeting performance standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Practice LEAN principles and 5S concepts
• Support ISO-9001 and Peckham, Inc. Quality Management Systems requirements.
• Support Peckham Inc.'s vision, value, culture, and commitment to excellent customer services to all customers and stakeholders.
• Participation in Peckham’s safety programs and ergonomic activities is required.
• Must have passed the new hire sewing assessment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Peckham PRODUCTION BONUSES AVAILABLE!
• Quarterly & monthly performance-based bonuses available!
• Company Culture. Peckham has been certified as a Great Place to Work® company for nine consecutive years!
• Work Life Balance. At Peckham, we “embrace the ‘AND’”!
• Rest & Relaxation. 10 paid holidays per year and accrue 10 additional days of paid time off!
• Health Benefits. Medical with HSA options as well as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Peckham University. ESL classes, financial wellness trainings, tax prep services, and more are available free of charge to our Team Members.
• Support & Understanding. Peckham provides all Team Members with on-the-job support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees