Sewing Machine Operator II- PR

Position title: Sewing Machine Operator II

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Supervises: N/A.

Position summary:

Operates various types of machines and utilizes various sewing machines to sew to the proper specifications as outlined in the quality control procedure manual. Moves material from one section to another for maximum efficiency.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Check all safety devices to assure they are always in working order and in place
• Retrieve and/or distribute materials as needed
• Operate One-Step and/or two-step Automatic Machines (Labels, Snaps, Grommets, Bag Sealing, and other automated sewing machines)
• Operate Flat Seam Machine
• Perform Bartack Operations with or without Guides
• Perform Manual Operations (Folding, Packing, Marking and Turning)
• Perform Serger Operations with or without Guides
• Perform Single Needle Operations with or without Guides
• Meet Production/Quality Standard consistently for Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 as needed per operation.
• Oversees the production of their area and follows up their progress.
• Makes decisions and executes on line balancing to comply with daily production.
• Maintains a professional work environment for their co-workers.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have the ability to follow instructions
• Must have ability to understand written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to perform Difficult Manual Operations
• Thread Machine
• Change/Thread Bobbin
• Change Needle
• Ability to sit for long periods of time while maneuvering various objects/supplies

Education and work experience:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Can be trained to perform job

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. WSIFB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, and disability or genetics.