Sewing Machine Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR

Summary:
Reports to Assistant Production Supervisor. Operates sewing machine to join, gather, hem, reinforce, or decorate articles by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Places spool of thread on spindle of machine and draws thread through machine guides, tensions, and eye of needle.

Inserts bobbin into shuttle and draws thread through slot in shuttle wall, or draws thread through guide and looper eye.

Presses knee lever, depresses pedal, or moves hand lever to raise presser foot or spread feed cups.

Positions parts to be joined under presser foot and needle and lowers presser foot.

Starts, stops, and controls speed of machine with pedal or knee lever.

Guides parts under needle following edges, seams, guides on machine bed or markings on part.

Observes stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor or Sewing Machine Repairer when defects are caused by machine malfunction.

Selects sewing supplies such as binding, braid, cord, piping, tape, thread, or welt, according to specifications or color of material.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

None required at this time.

Language Ability:

None required for this position.

Math Ability:

None required for this position.

Computer Skills:

None required for this position.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out multiple step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. Ear plugs are available upon request.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feet. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.