Job Title: Sewing Machine Operator

West Coast Textiles manufactures sleep products for many of the world's largest retailers. We are experiencing incredible growth and are looking to add to our team in Auburn Washington.

We are looking for a decisive and attentive sewing machine operator to work on our production lines to close pillows. This position will also need to be flexible in working other positions within the production line as needed.

Must be willing to work an afternoon shift or 2nd shift. Monday through Friday.

To ensure success as a sewing machine operator, you should display an impeccable awareness of all sewing procedures. An outstanding sewing machine operator will be able to repair minor problems affecting their equipment.

Sewing Machine Operator Responsibilities:
- Deciding on appropriate sewing techniques before work commences.
- Operating the foot pedal, plus the stitch length and width regulators, as you sew.
- Replacing the sewing machine's needle, as required.
- Detecting and repairing basic faults with the sewing machine as they occur.
- Scheduling repairs for the sewing machine and its fittings, as needed.

Sewing Machine Operator Requirements:
- Demonstrate experience as a sewing machine operator.
- Working knowledge of sewing machine mechanics.
- Outstanding eyesight or utilization of corrective measures.
- Innovative, thoughtful, and attentive to detail.
- Top-notch interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage your time effectively.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical requirements/ work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material.
- Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship.
- Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions.
- Frequent lifting of 5 or 10lbs, with occasional lifting to 35lbs.
- Exposure to excess noise levels, occasionally necessitating the use of Hearing Protection.

EEO/DEI Statement:
West Coast Textiles commits to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We seek to represent the communities we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. We strive to include equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it.

- West Coast Textile provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits Offered:
- Compensation: $18/hr
- Paid Holidays, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K Retirement Plan after 90 days of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Auburn, WA 98002 (Required)

Work Location: In person