Sewing Machine Operator

As a Sewing Machine Operator, you will play a vital role in the manufacturing process, specializing in operating and maintaining sewing machines to create a wide range of textile products. Your primary responsibility is supporting our military customer by creating and sewing on pins, ranks, and name tapes. A Sewing Machine Operator will perform tasks such as maintaining sufficient inventory on hand to support the customer and repair ripped and torn uniforms and gear.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Sewing Machine Operator: $18.50-$20.50/hr

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Sewing Machine Operator Responsibilities Include: 

• 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.

Sewing Machine Operator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• 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.
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Sewing technician, Stitching operator, or Textile sewer. 
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting (CNMC) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.  CNMC is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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