What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewer position at Lexington Home Brands?
Job Description
Position Title: Sewer
Position Summary:
Operates sewing machine to join cut fabric parts to fabricate upholstery coverings for household furnishings. Responsible for selecting all of the equipment needed for the sewing process, which includes setting up the machine and its peripherals, and using the tools correctly. These tools mostly include scissors, knives, fasteners, stiffeners, templates and measuring devices. Operators are also responsible for monitoring machine operation, as well as inspecting the clothing after it has been rendered.
Essential Functions:
- Operates single-needle and double-needle power sewing machines to sew all pre-cut pieces together, to produce upholstery covers and trims per specifications.
- References production tickets/orders for specific/special instructions relating to fabric alignment and/or special sewing instructions.
- Selects and places pre-cut upholstery pieces together per production specifications.
- Sews seams using single needle sewing machine.
- Top stitches upholstery covers, using single and/or double needle machines.
- Visually inspects pieces before and after sewing, ensuring pieces do not contain flaws, stitching is straight, and material does not contain unnecessary bunches or gathers.
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance on sewing machines as required.
- Perform related work as required
Position Requirements:
- Ability to organize workload and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate fabric.
Qualifications:
Minimum two years of experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.19 - $22.72 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lexington, NC (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lexington, NC: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23
