Specialty Sewing Machine Operator

This position is responsible for setting up the machine to perform many different sewing operations that join or reinforce materials.  Understand the different types of stitching needed for various fabrics and related parts.

• Treat all coworkers with dignity and respect regardless of gender, race, national origin, age, religions, sexual orientation, or disability. 
• Maintain a safe and clean department.
• Follow all established safety practices.
• Maintain high productivity numbers.
• Act professionally and remain focused while working
• Follow direction of leadership
• Perform cleaning activities as required
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management
• Work in any area needed by Leadership such as different lines, inspect area and etc..
• Must be willing to learn all sewing operations within the line. 
• Must have the ability to operate or learn to operate various sewing machines including but not limited to the machines listed below under the skills section. 

• Experience is preferred, training is available.  
• Must be able to work in a team setting, be detail oriented and have a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions/detailed oriented
• Ability to follow and understand schedules and process
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime when required
• Operate the following sewing machines or willing to learn single needed, multi-needle, serge, box tacker, various automated machines.

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 stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Exxel Outdoors LLC, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.