What are the responsibilities and job description for the AAI/Spalding - Sewing Machine Operator position at Fruit of the Loom, Inc.?
Position Summary:
About AAI/Spalding
AAI/Spalding is a major sports equipment manufacturing company owned by Spalding; a division of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., & leading international basic apparel company.
AAI is the official supplier and partner to USA Gymnastics and the NCAA, as well as a proud partner with the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG).
Spalding is the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. As the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA since 2009, this makes them one of the most well-known brands in the industry.
Our Jefferson, Iowa facility has been in operation and supporting our local community since 1954.
Specific Responsibilities:
American Athletic, Inc has an immediate opening for a Sewing Machine Operator at its Jefferson, Iowa facility.
This position performs sewing functions in the Fabric building to assist in the production of finished goods. This is a full time, first shift position with excellent benefits and a pay range of $18.25 - 20.25/hour.
About AAI/Spalding
AAI/Spalding is a major sports equipment manufacturing company owned by Spalding; a division of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., & leading international basic apparel company.
AAI is the official supplier and partner to USA Gymnastics and the NCAA, as well as a proud partner with the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG).
Spalding is the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. As the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA since 2009, this makes them one of the most well-known brands in the industry.
Our Jefferson, Iowa facility has been in operation and supporting our local community since 1954.
- Select appropriate materials according to prints; set up and operate sewing machine.
- Assist with moving large or heavy mats as needed.
- Assist with training new employees, perform yearly inventory and maintain a clean and safe workstation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Report problems with raw goods, finished goods or machine defects to Lead Person or Supervisor.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be capable of writing, recording, and understanding measurements
- Must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
- Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions finished in written, verbal or in diagram form
- Ability to read and follow engineering drawings
- One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination
- Prior sewing experience preferred, but not required
We offer the following:
Competitive Pay
Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
Vacation
Paid holidays
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Salary : $18 - $20
