Topstitch/Saddle stitch Sewer

Responsibilities:

• Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions
• Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components
• Position items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides
• Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together
• Remove holding devices and finished items from machines
• Match cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing them, and verify that dye lots and patterns match
• Fold or stretch edges or lengths of items while sewing to facilitate forming specified sections
• Cut excess material or thread from finished products
• Select supplies such as fasteners and thread, according to job requirements
• Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using rulers

Requirements:

• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
• Results and deadline-oriented, ability to prioritize and multitask
• Thrives in a changing and dynamic environment

 Physical demands and abilities

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching
• Able to lift 50 pounds, occasionally
• Available to work weekends or overtime as needed
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects