Upholstery Border & Zipper Sewist

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CORP ADM Non-Exempt Full Time Full-Time Conover, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition

BORDER/ZIPPER SEWER

BASIC FUNCTION

Being a Border/Zipper Sewer includes piecing borders together, running the appropriate welt in them and running zippers in backs, ottomans and pillows to spec. Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 4:00pm (some overtime)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Standard operation procedures.
• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions and specifications before sewing.
• Pull borders to remove excess welt cord
• Thread/re-thread machinery
• Install rolls of zipper into machinery/attach zipper flies for zipping
• Exercises care and follow 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
• Border machine

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 preferred.