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SEWER - FLAT - TRAINEE

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Conover, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/17/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEWER - FLAT - TRAINEE position at Vanguard Furniture Co Inc?

Position Summary: Trainees will be responsible for an investment of time and dedication into learning the craft of sewing. Trainee will be evaluated upon completion of initial training period for graduation into the final stages of the training program.  Trainees will be responsible for learning how to accurately and efficiently operating sewing machine to join cut fabric pieces for upholstering.

Position Responsibilities:

          

  • Remove cover from bins and separate (unbundle) to prepare for sewing.
  • Inspect fabric/material for any flaws and/or defects.
  • Selects thread according to colors of fabric.
  • Joins pieces together according to sewing notes using sewing machine.
  • Aligns pieces and any trimmings following seams, edges or markings on parts.
  • Checks for any puckering or bad seams.
  • Scans ticket to show work is complete.
  • Places completed cover in assigned buggy.
  • Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
  • Maintains neat and orderly work station.
  • Wears required safety glasses.
  • Works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Department Supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
  • Need basic knowledge of furniture sewing
  • Has demonstrated a willingness to learn and a high level of cooperation
  • Preferred student at CVCC Furniture Academy with exposure to furniture sewing methods but not limited to.
  • Excellent Attendance Record Good work history – verified by current and prior managers

 

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
  • Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job quality specifications.
  • Sew piece according to sewing notes.
  • English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.

 

 

Physical demands and work environment:

  • Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting less than 20 lbs.; occasionally lifting in excess of 35 lbs.; team lift greater

Weights.                                          

  • Push / Pull: Frequently pushing or pulling fabric to/from/on workstation weighing less than 10 lbs.
  • Sitting: Must be able to sit 7 hours.  Must be able to sit continuously for majority of work schedule.
  • Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of feet and hands required. Must be able to use sewing machine and reach all areas of workstation. Repetitive pinching/pulling of fabric/leather depending on your job.
  • Tool Usage: Required to operate a sewing machine and use scissors on/off during entire shift to cut welt cords and clip corners.
  • Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled; heated / air-conditioned.
  • Vision:  Color Determination, observation of patterns, fabric textures and dye tones for quality control.
  • Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.

 

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