Sewing Machine Operator Job Winona area,Minnesota USA,Manufacturing / Production

Title:

Sewing Machine Operator

Department:
Operations

Reports to:

Production Manager

Type:
Full-Time Hourly/flexible scheduling

Overview:

Working as a Sewing Machine Operator, you will be responsible for manufacturing tactical sewn goods for Defense Mechanisms (DBA Enlightened Equipment).

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities and duties of this position are, but not limited to:

Adheres to all safety policies and procedures;
Follows all quality methods, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency of work;
Reads order-specific job travelers and/or engineered drawings to ensure each order is produced to specifications;
Uses an industrial sewing machine and/or serger/overlock machine;
Completes all job duties within given time constraints;
Performs other duties as assigned;
Cross-trains between several different jobs;
Cleans and maintains work area;
Pursues continuous improvement to improve the efficiency of job duties and workflow;
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail;
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment;
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision;
Needs good visual judgment to notice errors and/or defects;
Ability to accurately read a tape measure;
Have a positive attitude and be able to manage your time accordingly;
Good written and oral communication skills;
Must be able to manage time appropriately.

Physical Requirements and Environment:

Must be physically capable of safely lifting a minimum of 30 lbs. without assistance;
Involves sitting for long periods as required;
Requires repetitive movement and extensive use of hands;
Requires good hand-eye coordination and good eyesight

Preferred Position

Qualifications:

A high school diploma, GED, or higher;
Previous sewing experience.

Benefits and Paid Time Off

Immediate 100 hours of PTO granted (50 hours start January 1st and are refreshed July 1st)
Company pays 70% of medical insurance, 100% of vision and dental insurance, and we match 5% for our 401(k)
We offer a flexible working schedule and are open 58 hours per week, You let us know when you can work to make your 40 hours. The building is open Monday through Thursday, 6 am - 6 pm, and on Friday we are open 6 am - 4 pm.
Pay starts at $16.40 per hour, your yearly increases are based on your quality and efficiency, and you could earn up to an additional $2.00 per year. The current hourly pay caps at $24.07/hr.
Temperature-controlled, clean work environment.