What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Machine Operator position at Kalman & Company, Inc.?
The Sewing Machine Operator works onsite at a government-leased facility in Albany, GA, in support of the Marine Corps Consolidated Storage Program (CSP). The primary objective of the CSP is to provide organization and individual issue, recovery, storage, requisitioning, maintenance and repair, management (including visibility, accountability, automated shelf-life management, and forecasting) for equipment to support the warfighter. Under the auspices of the Marine Corps Logistics Command, the CSP is the Marine Corps' designated manager of fielded ICE, CBRN-D, STAP, and SWS&CN via a centrally managed global network of regional and individual base facilities. CSP ensures that Marines worldwide have a single access point for serviceable equipment to meet their mission requirements. The Sewing Machine Operator performs skilled sewing and textile repair work using industrial sewing machines and tools to ensure all items meet U.S. military standards, contract requirements, and quality assurance criteria.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect government-issued uniforms, protective gear, and load-bearing equipment to identify deficiencies, wear, and repair needs.
- Perform contract-authorized repairs using industrial and heavy-duty sewing machines, including straight stitch, walking-foot, bar-tack, and zig-zag machines.
- Repair or replace zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, straps, buckles, and webbing commonly used in tactical equipment.
- Conduct repairs and modifications on rucksacks, pouches, protective vests, carriers, shelter components, and other field-ready nylon or canvas gear.
- Follow all contract-specific technical guidelines, quality control requirements, and military specifications.
- Document completed repairs in accordance with contract reporting requirements; maintain accurate tracking of all assigned items.
- Maintain equipment in good working condition and report service needs to supervisors.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment compliant with OSHA and contract safety standards.
- Operate commercial laundry machines.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
Required Skills:
- Experience operating industrial sewing machines and repairing heavy materials such as nylon, Cordura, canvas, and webbing
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet contract quality and production standards.
- Knowledge of military uniform components, tactical gear construction, and textile reinforcement techniques.
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions, repair standards, and item specifications.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
Minimum Requirements:
- US Citizenship.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Must be able to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) investigation to obtain base access and DoD computer system access.
- Ability to meet physical requirements, such as lifting to 30 lbs, bending, and standing for long periods of time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with a DoD contractor or in a military textiles/repair facility.
- Experience with bar-tack machines, walking-foot machines, and other specialty heavy-duty sewing equipment.