What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Technician position at Straus Knitting Mills, Inc.?
Job Summary
Straus Knitting Mills located in St. Croix Falls WI is seeking a Sewing Technician. First shift hours are Monday through Thursday 6AM to 4:30PM.
You’ll have a half hour lunch and two paid breaks per shift. You can look forward to free coffee and great quarterly safety incentive meals. Once you’ve completed 90 days you’ll be eligible for healthcare insurance along with dental insurance. We’ll give you eight paid holidays along with two annual paid sick days. You can earn $250.00 a quarter and an additional $1,000.00 for a year in a perfect attendance bonus. There is also a $500.00 employee of the month bonus. At one year of full-time employment you’ll receive a week of paid vacation and a 401(k) investment opportunity with a match. In your second year you’ll earn two weeks of paid time off in addition to the eight paid holidays.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1.) Serging folded cuffs for packing, serging, tacking, cover stitching for hats & hoods, sewing covers and cases
2.) Inspecting for bad quality and brining it to the attention of supervisor.
3.) Keeping accurate counts of pieces serged or sewn.
4.) Re-working anything that is not sewn right.
5.) Keeping machines cleaned and maintained daily.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1.) Must have sewing experience.
2.) Must be able to meet standards.
3.) Must be able to lift 35 pounds occasionally.
4.) Must be able to see fabric clearly.
5.) Must be able to distinguish colors clearly.
6.) Must be able to use tape measure.
7.) Must have strong counting abilities.
8.) Constant sitting.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.) Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
2.) Must have good attendance.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000