Sewing Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM (4 day / 10 hour shift)

Sewing Machine Operators are responsible for operating various sewing machines within the production process. Sewers are required to perform tasks to set up, operate, process, and monitor production. The Sewing Machine Operator inspects parts to specifications and adjusts tools as necessary to maintain quality specifications, resolving minor component and quality issues.

• Operates various machines to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the shift and performs basic adjustments to ensure safe and efficient production of products.
• Performs in-process inspections of parts throughout the manufacturing run and ensures they meet visual standards of acceptance.
• Responsible for producing parts in the proper quantity as identified by the production schedule.
• Performs necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup.
• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.
• Performs operational procedures to ensure the quality of the product packaged.
• Follows and commits to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
• Reports material utilization in the production report.
• Ensures daily production report data is reported correctly and up to date.
• Recognizes defective materials for color, surface blemishes, finish, and dimensions.
• Identifies the proper tooling required for pending production.
• Inspects the condition of molds and component parts for damage and wear.
• Inspects machine, conveyor, and tools in the department and notifies Lead when a maintenance repair form is needed or replacement tools are required.
• Keeps work cell, department, and fire doors clear of trash and other obstructions that could hinder department performance or safety.
• Maintains condition of the work area to meet 5‑S standards.
• Communicates with team members and support teams.
• Maintains a professional attitude, offering support to Leads, Supervisors, and Manager.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to assist whenever and in whatever capacity needed to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the shift.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• Prior experience operating manufacturing, packaging, and process control equipment is preferred.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

This position is subject to Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently,…