Job Summary

This factory position works as part of the sewing team in the development of seating and positioning products. In addition to meeting daily demand requirements, this position is responsible for assisting the Team Lead in Custom Sewing in organizing and planning, as well as, ensuring schedules and objectives are met. Following company safety requirements and quality system standards is required. Flexibility of daily job demand tasks and keeping the work area clean and orderly is required.

Essential Functions

Job Responsibilities

• Measure and hand cut fabric orders to maximize yields and minimize waste.
• Identify fabric flaws and detect color differences.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and detailed written records of all jobs.
• Work quickly and efficiently under pressure in order to meet production timeframes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Inform team lead of fabric roll quantities for re-ordering purposes.
• Must be quality conscious and take responsibility for own quality of product.
• Performs all duties in a manner that follows, demonstrates, and promotes Ki Mobility’s company values.
• Report to work as scheduled, on time, and able to work entire work schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Knowledge of sewing construction and techniques a plus.
• Must be able to use a tape measure and other measuring devices.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to match or detect differences between colors and identify fabric flaws.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and skill to be dependable and self-motivated.
• Ability to be highly adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Highly developed attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Ability to observe and identify details.
• Ability to work extended hours as scheduled, including weekends.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and handle fabric rolls.
• Continuous wrist manipulation, walking, and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Frequent lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to position fabric rolls and product and to use basic tools for assembly and measuring.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a sewing/manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in hand cutting of fabric is preferred.
• Experience working with hand and measuring tools.
• Experience and proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Working Environment

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Associate must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Ki Mobility is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.