Sewing Machine Operator - II

Employment Status:
Full Time (40 hours per week)

M.W. Watermark wants to make a difference. We are passionate about the world’s water. We are innovative, focused on customer service and always try to exceed expectations. We are an environmentally conscious company with people who are energized, encouraged and inspired to make a difference in the water business, and as a result, make a positive difference to our planet by helping to keep our shared, finite water supply clean and usable for generations to come.

We build amazing water and wastewater treatment equipment. Together, we can make a difference.

Perform industrial sewing tasks related to industrial filter cloth manufacturing. Perform general labor tasks within department as required.

• Required to perform all tasks pertaining to all facets of set-up and operation of industrial sewing machines, including the following:
• Sew material using Industrial Sewing Machines (Barrel Necks, Ropes & Velcro).
• Sew to production sample, follow product guides, and observe stitching to detect defects.
• Inspect finished product for quality control.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Required to perform additional (non-sewing) operations:
• Apply Latex to cloths per specifications
• Cut & Fuse ropes
• Operate Small & Large Grommet machines
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations and maintain departmental housekeeping standards. Employees are to spend the first 10 minutes of every day at the beginning, after lunch and before leaving to clean and sanitize their area.
• Update ERP system with job information (punch in and out of jobs accurately and timely).
• Promote and contribute to a continuous improvement culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required, which are normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.
• Prior industrial sewing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protection.

This position cannot be done remotely. It requires working hands-on in the factory.

Position Title: Sewing Machine Operator II

Essential functions are the fundamental job duties, meaning the position exists to perform the function; there are a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function can be distributed; and/or the incumbent is hired for expertise or ability to perform the function due to its high specialization. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and associated Federal regulations protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of employment.

To be considered qualified; an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of a position, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important that the physical tasks associated with the essential functions be identified appropriately so that persons with disabilities can determine if any accommodation is necessary.

I certify that I have read the physical requirements as set forth below and am physically able to perform the necessary duties as indicated herein.

Employee Signature: _________________________________________

Date: _____________

A. Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

B. Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

C. Medium work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force…