Sewing Machine Operator

Cherokee Federal•Jacksonville, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sewing Machine Operator, you will play a vital role in the manufacturing process, specializing in operating and maintaining sewing machines to sew/demobilize a wide range of textile products. Your primary responsibility is supporting our military customer by sewing/repairing uniforms and gear. A Sewing Machine Operator will perform tasks such as maintaining sufficient inventory on hand to support the customer and quality military uniforms and gear.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of sewing experience required.
Ability to pass a federal background check for federal installation access.
Ability to pass a drug screen.
Must be able to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) investigation to obtain base access and DoD computer system access.
Knowledge of uniform and equipment sewing regulations.
Must have strong attention to detail and be able to communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to meet physical requirements, such as lifting up to 30 lbs., bending and standing for long periods of time.
Skilled with sewing equipment and performing routine maintenance on equipment.
Ability to operate various repair equipment used to reconstitute ripped or torn gear that is returned.
Ability to interact with other team members for coordination and collaboration to consistently improve the work process.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Sews approved devices onto military uniforms and materials being shipped and/or issued to customers.
Demobilizes (removing sewn items from) military uniforms (name and service tapes, rank insignia, and warfare devices) to be placed back into inventory.
Demonstrates high level of productivity to meet required deadlines.
Performs all tasks in a safe manner while adhering to safety policies and procedures
Performs a full range of warehousing activities, to include, but not limited to, receiving, storying, issuing, reconstitution, inventorying, and shipping bulk and individual gear and equipment.
Assists in performing a full range of warehousing activities, to include, but not limited to, receiving, storing, issuing, reconstitution, inventorying, and shipping bulk and individual gear and equipment when sewing is not needed.