Position: Sewing Machine Operator - Stoles
Location: Champaign, IL
Starting Minimum Pay: $19.50/hour
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.
Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones manufacturing team, based in Champaign, IL is looking for a Sewing Machine Operator to join our team.
HERE'S HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for operating a single needle machine to manufacture graduation gowns, accessories, and other items. As we see it for right now, however, here are the challenges that we want you to tackle:

• Operate and maintain sewing machines and related parts, needles, presser feet, automatic cutting tools and blades.
• Read and interpret work orders and adjust machines and materials to match, including selecting fabric, thread, and needles, mounting necessary attachments and double-checking settings before beginning a large run.
• Inspect and repair finished products as needed and make machine adjustments to compensate for errors or quality issues.
• Troubleshoot basic machinery problems and request service or repairs as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Sewing experience preferred, in addition to meeting the following requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to differentiate colors and fabrics.
• Daily activity includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, sitting, fingering, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking; standing or moving throughout an 8 hour shift; be able to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 10lbs; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above.

Physical Activities:
Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Reading, communication, simple math.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 25lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

About Herff Jones:
Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.
Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
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