What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Operator position at Impact Banners & Signs?
We are a large format printing company in Nashville that produces a wide range of printed products. We are seeking a full-time sewing operator to join our finishing team. Our finishing team handles a variety of tasks required to complete stock and custom banners, trade show graphics, and other soft signage in all sizes.
Sewing hems, adding webbing, and reinforcing seams on different fabric and vinyl materials must be done with speed and accuracy. We need a sewer who can work under pressure in a fast paced, high-energy environment. The sewing is heavy duty industrial, and projects can be quite large. This is a physical job, requiring climbing on production tables and holding heavy materials such as vinyl.
- Operate and maintain sewing and embroidery machines to company and industry standards
- Pay close attention to details of orders so finished products are done accurately and on time
- Sew a variety of finishing applications, including webbing, reinforcements, headers, pole hems, paraments, lined products, table throws, stoles and any other product that comes through our system as stock or custom
- Lift large banners through sewing machines on a regular basis
- Communicate supply needs, such as thread, bobbins, needles, etc. to our FINISHING LEAD or PRODUCTION MANAGER
- Finish hybrid banners with additional embellishments such as fringe and braid
- Communicate issues and concerns about orders to sales reps as needed
- Practice efficiencies, taking steps to improve processes over time
- Keep track of orders using software and record times and progress as needed
- Communicate clearly and effectively through process and order details. Fluent in English, or (mostly fluent in English) preferred
- Be able to handle the physical aspects of the job, such as standing for hours, walking up to 15,000 steps per day, occasionally crawling on one's hands and knees on production tables
- While sewing is our primary need, other finishing steps are required, such as vinyl welding and adding grommets
- Proficiency in sewing, especially straight stitches and hems
- Experience in a production setting, print industry sewing a plus
- Able to lift heavy printed media
- Must have a high attention to detail, especially with measuring and following custom instructions
- Must be teachable and like to work on a fast paced team