Seamstress - Industrial Sewing Associate

Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.

Safely operate industrial sewing machines to sew all products in accordance with company performance and quality standards.

Pay Rate: $16.00-$17.00 per hour

Schedule: 6:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday

• Read and follow work order specifications via Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO) & order hard copies and/or white tickets to build and assemble quality parts in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Sew material according to product specifications.
• Operate all industrial sewing machines including single needle.
• Make minor machine adjustments.
• Meet QC standards in sewing operations.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Flip completed covers.
• Maintain daily log on completed work.
• Maintain weekly sewing production percentage above 90%.
• Log cutting errors, such as too long, notches not cut, etc.
• Monitor and stock work area with Velcro, buckles, zippers, zipper pulls and common loop.
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, regulations, ISO procedures, lean Initiatives and lean events.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards. Maintain 5’S Program.
• Assist in other departments, as needed, to ensure products are completed on time.
• Maintain Kanban System and participate in cycle counts.

• You’ll make a difference. Every day.

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.

• You’ll make your mark as part of our future.

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

• You’ll feel welcome from day one.

We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

• You can have a lifestyle you love.

You’re always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love – at work and beyond.

You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark.

You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Prior industrial sewing experience preferred.

Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

Ability to read a tape measure.

Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.

Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees and supervisor.

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees and supervisor.

Please apply via our career page. We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!

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