What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Machine Oper I position at Industries of the Blind?
Sewing Machine Oper I
Job Summary
Supports sewing operations by producing components or products in accordance with product and quality specifications.
Essential Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Threads sewing machine for operation; sews product in accordance with specifications. Aligns machines to ensure proper stitch count
Performs repairs for sewing defects and monitors product to verify high quality standards
Monitors equipment to ensure that proper safety equipment is in place before operation
Improves productivity by suggesting better ways to maintain equipment, reduce costs, etc.
Properly completes any other duties and responsibilities designated by supervision
Supervisory Responsibilities
Ability to use standard tools such as snips, scissors, tweezers, needle threaders, etc.
Must be able to thread machines, change bobbins and needles, start machine, align materials, control pedal, and sew straight lines
Strong understanding of quality standards for assigned tasks and verify that product quality is acceptable
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to stand and use external dexterities for an entire shift
Education and Experience
N/A
Physical Requirements
Must wear safety gear, such as masks, goggles, and gloves, when handling scissors, snips, tweezers, or similar tools
Able to lift to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to stand and use external dexterities for an entire shift
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Summary
Supports sewing operations by producing components or products in accordance with product and quality specifications.
Essential Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Threads sewing machine for operation; sews product in accordance with specifications. Aligns machines to ensure proper stitch count
Performs repairs for sewing defects and monitors product to verify high quality standards
Monitors equipment to ensure that proper safety equipment is in place before operation
Improves productivity by suggesting better ways to maintain equipment, reduce costs, etc.
Properly completes any other duties and responsibilities designated by supervision
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Ability to use standard tools such as snips, scissors, tweezers, needle threaders, etc.
Must be able to thread machines, change bobbins and needles, start machine, align materials, control pedal, and sew straight lines
Strong understanding of quality standards for assigned tasks and verify that product quality is acceptable
- Must know how to distinguish among standard types of stitches and seams, able to measure stitches, read standard ruler, or otherwise ensure highly quality standards in production of products
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to stand and use external dexterities for an entire shift
Education and Experience
N/A
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for an entire 8-hour shift while continuously working on a sewing machine
- Prolonged periods of moving, twisting, and turning to complete assigned tasks
- Requires memory recall of detailed instructions and safety protocols
Must wear safety gear, such as masks, goggles, and gloves, when handling scissors, snips, tweezers, or similar tools
Able to lift to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to keep hand and arm steady while moving operating sewing machine
Ability to stand and use external dexterities for an entire shift
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities
