What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Operator position at Avon Protection?
Job Title: Sewing Operator
Location: Cleveland, OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy
Schedule: 1st and 2nd shift available for full and part-time team members
Purpose of Position:
Performs primary operation of sewing process using sewing machine or related equipment used for binding, tacking and straight stitch. Other assembly processes include cutting, gluing, grommeting and hand assembly of products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety precautions and work safely
- Maintain a basic sewing process ie; changing / threading needles; changing bobbins, securing attachments
- Perform process steps in the manner instructed
- Maintain high quality of workmanship with attention to detail
- Achieve acceptable daily output
- Maintain excellent attendance, including overtime when needed
- Perform quality control checks
- Assure that process area remains clean and organized
- Provide feedback to area supervision on performance of process and equipment
- Other activities as instructed that will support improved safety, quality, and delivery
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated aptitude / ability
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in an industrial or commercial setting as a sewer or seamstress and / or willingness to participate in Team Wendy training program
- Experience with industrial sewing equipment such as Juki (or similar) sewing and tacking machines
- Garment-making, finishing skills and detail work experience (a plus!)
- Understanding of patterns, fabric cutting and prep (a plus!)
- Detail oriented, focused on consistent quality work
About Avon Technologies:
We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”), protection. We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.
What We Offer:
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Bonus Plan
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Mentorship Program
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
