Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sewing Machine Operators operate and tend sewing machines to perform garment sewing operations. This may include joining, reinforcing, decorating, or performing related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or non-garment products by operation or tend sewing machines or hand stitching when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adjust machine settings and controls and regulate stitching speeds for different product lines using a variety of fabrics and industrial textiles

• Ensure all materials and auxiliary supplies are available prior to begin work

• Test machinery for proper functionality at the beginning of a shift. Address any discrepancies or problems faced during the testing period. Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators throughout a shift to ensure a machine continues to work properly.

• Draw thread through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of the sewing project

• Position materials under needles to sew them together or make patterns. Feed garment or textile sections through the machine or hand sew if required • Replace and rethread needles for a subsequent project or in case of the existing one needs more thread

• Sew missing stitches or replacement parts in accordance with to repair instructions provided

• Observe operations to detect any faults or defects in stitching

• Notify the supervisor of any problem or discrepancy during the sewing process

• Attach buttons, grips, hooks, webbing, and fasteners to finished garments

• Ensure that the finished product conforms to the design and merchandizing instructions

• Ensure that excess material or thread is cut away from the finished product

• Perform general and preventative maintenance tasks on sewing machines, such as cleaning and oiling machines to ensure longevity

• Count the number of garments stitched during a shift and record this information in company-provided logs

• Following health and safety guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE):

• Knowledge and related experience with operating, operation monitoring, and assemble of sewing and other related machinery including single-needle sewing operation and/or automatic tacker machine

• Basic sewing skills and the ability to read and understand written and oral instruction

• Ability to manage one’s own time with the ability to work alone and as a team and the willingness to be flexible

• Give full attention to what people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Ability to apply common sense understanding and logic to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Possess an eye for detail and concern for quality control

• Arm-hand-eye coordination and steadiness with the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

• Ability to adjust the controls of a machine quickly and repeatedly to exact positions with control precision with the ability to work quickly and accurately

• Concentration skills to work for long periods on repetitive tasks

• Ability of manual dexterity to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE):

Ability to apply common sense understanding and logic to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.