Workroom Operator I

Position Summary:  Workroom Operator duties include, but are not limited to: Cut to measure CTM, Custom Drapery Assembly (sewing and non-sewing), Roller Shade Fabrication, and Top Treatments (Roman Shades, Valances, Cornices and Headboards.) 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Inspects raw materials prior to cutting track, fabric or materials.
• Cuts track and assembles hardware or cuts fabric according to custom specifications and assembles product.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure or ruler.
• Possess great attention to detail.
• Assists Supervisor in identifying and tracking scrap for recycling and/or return to customer.
• Hand cutting of drapery and shades includes the use of scissors, snips, seam rippers and rotary cutters at various stages of production.
• Sewing is done according to spec, will use straight needle, double needle or blind-stitch conveyor, surging conveyor machines depending on type of drapery being fabricated.
• Use of pneumatic staplers to upholster/ attach fabrics (Top Treatments)
• Use of Impulse fabric welding equipment (Roller Shade)
• Assembles, inspects finished product and pulls staples if used during fabrication process.
• Packages and labels finished product to be sent to warehouse for shipping.
• Cleans machines and maintains work area.  Helps take out trash.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed, relative to the function of the Workroom Operator role and production demands.

Role Qualifications/Essential Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, to complete an assigned task.
• Ability to use single and double needle machines and serge machines (Drapery).
• Able to receive and follow instructions as given.
• Able to use chop saws, small hand tools and power tools as needed. (CTM, Roller Shade, Top Treatments)
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be able to push, pull and drag various fabrics through the production process.
• Must be able to twist, bend, lift, sit or stand for most of the day.

Reporting to This Position:  N/A

Physical demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. and push/pull up to 30 lbs. with the use of equipment or team lifting. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Audio Testing: No
• PPE: No
• Driver’s License Required: No

General Sign-Off:  The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.