What are the responsibilities and job description for the Combo Sewer position at Samson Marketing?
Job Description
SEWER
BASIC FUNCTION
Being a Combo Sewer includes sewing fully upholstered furniture and indoor/outdoor slipcover to spec.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Standard operation procedures.
- Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions and specifications before sewing.
- Sew seat pieces together, attaching law label where required.
- Removes arm panels from bundle, and sews arm panels as instructed, following notches and skive marks made by cutting machine for identification.
- Removes inside back piece from bundle and sews pull strip to bottom of inbacks and inarms.
- Assembles cushion with pre-made boxing, attaching top first and matching as needed. Turns sewn pieces wrong-side-out and attaches bottom piece to finish cushions, backs, throws.
- Exercises care and follows the proper safety procedures to prevent injuries to themselves and their co-workers. May perform other duties/special or non-routine assignments as needed.
TOOLS USED WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES:
- Sewing machine 5. Screwdriver
- Scissors 6. Tape Measure
- 12” ruler 7. Tweezers
- Pencils 8. Top Stitching Machine Foot
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships:
- Reports to Department Supervisor
Organization Relationships:
- Works with other sewers on a daily basis as needed. Ability to adapt to a team oriented, production atmosphere is required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
High School graduate helpful
Good Communication Skills – oral and written.
3 years experience in production upholstery fabric sewing in an upholstered furniture manufacturing environment required.
Read and Follow Instructions