What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Sewing Machine Operator (Sewer) position at Austin's Couch Potatoes?
About us:
At Couch Potatoes, we manufacture and retail high-quality upholstered furniture.
Our purpose is to Love People and Bring Comfort by designing and building quality, comfortable furniture, then using our time, money, and resources to help those most vulnerable in the communities we serve and around the world.
We build lives and furniture that is absolutely life changing. We see every breathing individual as a God-created being with purpose. We may have them for 1 day, or 30 years but we want to lead with integrity and drive them to find purpose and happiness. Our hearts as an ownership team are huge, we need execution to run and carry the torch as we develop and change lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sew cushion casings, seat and back covers, welting/piping, and other components for custom furniture according to product specifications
- Operate industrial sewing machines (single-needle and walking-foot) across a variety of materials including fabric, leather, and vinyl
- Match patterns and maintain consistent seam quality from piece to piece
- Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals
- Multi-task and be comfortable in a fast pace, manufacturing environment
- Learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Basic Job Skills and Requirements:
- Prefer 3 years of industrial sewing experience (upholstery or furniture sewing a plus)
- Able to perform physically demanding job duties which require a consistent and energetic individual.
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend over, and reach for a minimum of 8 hours each shift without restrictions. (Typical 8 hour shift/ 40 hour work week)
- Able to lift objects 20lbs - 50lbs (team lifting available for heavier fabric rolls).
- Able to maintain a clean and safe working environment
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts on Furniture
- Wellness Resources
- Performance Bonus
- New Employee Referral Bonus
Prepare the following information for your interview:
- Contact Information for Employment References (Must be a previous supervisor)
- How many years of industrial sewing experience do you have?
- What types of sewing machines have you operated?
- Are you able to work in Austin, TX 78753?
- Do you speak English or Spanish, or both?
- Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 6:00 AM-2:30 PM with 30 minute lunch break
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $22