Sewing Operator

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Sewing Operator
- Level One-Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of our products.

ILC Dover/Ingersoll Rand
- Frederica, Delaware 19946

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We are seeking a Sewing Operator to operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of our products. This is an entry-level (Level One) position on our Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM shift at our non-union Frederica, DE facility. A formal skills evaluation determines progression to the next level; time in position is not necessarily a factor in promotion.

• Sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles
• Use specialized automatic or semi-automatic sewing equipment and other equipment as required to fabricate product
• Cut materials according to specifications, including cutting excess material or thread from finished product using a blade, scissors, or hot knife
• Position and mark patterns on materials to prepare for sewing; fold or fit materials together for machine or hand sewing
• Position materials through feed rollers and guides, maneuvering under the sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation
• Mount attachments, change needles, thread the machine, set up the bobbin, and adjust machine guides according to specifications
• Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, thread breaks, or malfunction; examine and measure finished articles using a ruler to verify conformance to standards
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of product fabrication per work instructions and/or drawings, and for adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

• Able to work on government contracts directly or access shared data resources (authorized to work in the U.S.)
• High school diploma or equivalent, e.g. GED
• Able to effectively communicate in English (read, write, speak)
• Knowledgeable of basic math and English measurement, measurements can be as small as 1/32 nd (versus metric)
• Demonstrated communication and team collaboration skills
• Basic sewing skills and ability to successfully pass ILC Dover sewing aptitude evaluation
• Able to manage basic sewing tasks; may require guidance and assistance.
• Must complete a skills evaluation period to determine skill level going forward; up to 12 months…