Sewing Machine Operator
About The Position
The Sewing Machine Operator position is responsible for operating industrial sewing machines to complete hanging signs and graphics for retail displays using a variety of fabrics and materials. This role operates in a high-volume production facility. Custom Color, a GSP Company, is a large format graphics production company that delivers photographic-quality printing, visual displays, fixtures, and sourcing to iconic fashion retailers. Custom Color has been in business since 1979 and became a GSP Company in 2020. The company's goal is to Make Retail Better. GSP Companies is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer, not discriminating on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write English
- Available for weekend work schedules and overtime, as required
- Required to lift up to a minimum of 50lbs
- Required to follow safety instructions and adhere to safety procedures
Responsibilities
- Assembles graphics and hems per established work instructions utilizing sewing machines. This includes sewing beading to fabric, applying hardware and fasteners, and using decorative seams
- Operates sewing machines using foot lever and hand control, with the ability to QC product on the fly
- Aligns fabric, backing, aluminum stays, elastic, Velcro, follows seams, edges, or marking
- Trims excess threads and edges of parts
- Uses gauges to insure proper placement of stitches on each piece of fabric
- Sorts, folds and stacks fabrics, borders or panels as needed
- Changes needles and threads machines as needed
Benefits
- Shift differential for 2nd shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
