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Fitter/Stitching Machine Operator

The Jay GroupWynne, AR
Onsite

About The Position

Build the boot upper. Run one or more stitching room stations to specification, at rate, right the first time.

Requirements

  • No prior experience required at grade P1. We train you.
  • Hand-eye coordination and consistent attention across a full shift.
  • Willingness to cross-train.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior industrial sewing experience, in footwear, apparel or upholstery.
  • Ability to run more than one machine type.
  • Certified capability on multiple stations is what moves a fitter from P1 to P3.

Responsibilities

  • Operate your assigned station: skiving, marking, cementing, embossing, backstay, eyelet setting, box toe, barring, closing or top stitching.
  • Set thread, needle and tension for the material and the style.
  • Check against the sample before you run the lot.
  • Match parts by size and lot.
  • Verify the count against the ticket.
  • Inspect your own work.
  • Pull and flag any upper with a skipped stitch, broken thread, misaligned seam or off-spec eyelet.
  • Cross-train onto a second and third station and certify at Level 2 or above.
  • Keep the machine, the bobbin area and your station clean.
  • Report mechanical problems immediately.

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