Sewing Repair Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Century Upholstery Plant 2 - Hickory, NC 28601

Position Type:
Full Time

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

This position operates a sewing machine, aligning various fabrics and/or leathers repairing applicable parts for upholstered furniture.

• Able to sew different product including cushions, borders, backs, flatwork, etc. (top stitch, saddle stitch & welt)
• Ability to adhere to established sewing standards
• Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics
• Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and a demonstrated attention to detail
• Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided
• Maintains equipment and work area in an orderly manner
• Must be able to work with different types of sewing machines
• Must be able to work off production ticket to sew fabric to request
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals
• Learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as needed

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous marking/cutting experience a plus

• Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed
• Occasionally lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 26-50 lbs with assistance if needed.