Part Time Sewing & Production Assistant

Description/Job Summary

Support production operations by performing fabric cutting, providing sewing training, preparing patterns, and conducting basic sewing machine maintenance to ensure efficient and high-quality output

Responsibilities/Duties

• Accurately position patterns on fabric and trace design outlines within designated swatch areas
• Cut fabric pieces precisely according to traced patterns and specifications
• Bundle and prepare cut components for transfer to the sewing department
• Assemble fabric swatches onto pre-printed cardstock, label, package, and prepare materials for shipment
• Assist with fulfillment of swatch cards and other promotional material orders in a timely manner
• Train Fabric Sewers on new product sewing techniques and production processes
• Inspect materials and finished components for quality and report any product defects or documentation discrepancies to the Team Leader or management
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance and basic troubleshooting on sewing machines in accordance with established maintenance schedules
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
  
  

Required Skills

• Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
  
  

Must Have The Ability To

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Push/Pull/Lift 15 lbs.
  
  

Must Have

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• A willingness to learn and/or adapt to new work methods
• Be cross trained for multiple jobs within assigned work area(s)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Basic working knowledge of Oracle preferred
  
  

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of sewing experience in a furniture sewing operation
• At least 3 years of experience safely cutting and trimming materials using electric knives and/or other cutting tools within a manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year of performing preventative maintenance and basic repairs on sewing machines
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
  
  

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future
  
  

DETAILS

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
• This is a safety sensitive position
• In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
  
  

Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please con act our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.

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