Sewing Machine Operator - Superior

Summary

The Sewing Machine Operator will add value to Superior Recreational Products by maximizing the quality, efficiency, and fulfillment of our products and sewing services.

This position has no supervisory duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines using multiple types of fabrics and threads
• Meet or exceed consistent daily and weekly output while following quality guidelines
• Ensure integrity and quality of product in accordance with quality standards
• Inspect and repair finished products as needed and adjust the machine as needed to prevent quality issues
• Perform housekeeping tasks required to maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Guide fabric or parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together
• Inspect products and examine products to locate defects or damage, and mark errors ferred
  
  Qualifications:
• Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions
• Perform equipment maintenance tasks such as replacing needles, or cleaning and oiling sewing machines
• Place spools of thread on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components
• Position items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides
• Select supplies such as thread, according to job requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and/or Experience

• GED/High School Diploma

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is based in a plant environment where proper PPE will be required while performing tasks and duties. The position requires walking and standing for prolonged periods. As part of the regular duties of the job, this position requires the use of hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;

stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. This position regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

• No travel involved

Computer Skills

• Basic Knowledge

Other Requirements

• N/A

Other Skills

• N/A

Play Core and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Works well as a member of a group

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Equal Opportunity Employer
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