Sewing Tech - 2nd shift

Sleep Number • Irmo, SC

2d • $18

About The Position

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide. Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep. Position Purpose The Sewing Technician I position is responsible for the safe and timely execution of assigned duties requisite to satisfying customer demand in providing high-quality beds. This dedicated individual will be required to perform several styles of sewing stitches and be comfortable operating different types of sewing machines or auxiliary machines—the ability to change working venues and tasks with minimum interruptions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Able to effectively communicate using both written and verbal methods with all team members

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in the manufacturing textile and/or sewing environment.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform efficiently on 1-5 sewing operations up to one specified area, per Work Instructions, on commercial-grade sewing equipment
• Using provided Work Instructions, the operator can perform basic machine set up for daily operation
• Strives to perform primary duties and work towards hourly production goals
• Knowledgeable of Standardized Work and Work Instructions
• Applies Safe Work Practices while working including wearing PPE
• Performs TPMs and light maintenance on sewing and/or auxiliary machines
• Can make minor machine adjustments and needle/tooling
• Practical knowledge and the application of Quality 1,2,3. Can explain the Quality 1,2,3 process to Manager.
• Able to recognize quality error or nonconforming conditions with product or process and escalate appropriately
• Is a team player and cooperates well with coworkers and management
• Keep work area clean and orderly, clear of clutter and debris. Has a basic understanding of 5S and its importance in the workplace.

Benefits

• Annual company bonus plan
• Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.
• By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees