What are the responsibilities and job description for the Border Sewing Associate - Border Walker position at Century Furniture?
Summary Job Description
This position operates a border machine, attaching border to fit around cushions for upholstered furniture.
Essential Duties
- Able to sew borders, welt and zippers for different products, including leather
- Inspect material for any flaws or defects
- Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics
- Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and attention to detail
- Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided
- Maintains equipment and work area in an orderly manner
- Must be able to work off production work ticket to sew fabric to request
- Must follow all safety policies and procedures
- Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals
Qualifications:
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous sewing experience a plus
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment expectations described below 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.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks
- Must be able to work in noisy environments
- Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed
- Occasional lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 26-40 lbs.