Sewing Machine Operator

Job title: Sewing Machine Operator

Work Location: 5960 Pascal Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92008

Division/Department: Finishing

Reports to: Production Supervisor

• Full-time*

• Part-time*

• Exempt*

• Nonexempt*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Starts and operates or tends machines that automatically join, or reinforce fabricated articles.
• Draws thread through guides, tensions, and needles and adjusts machine functions, according to fabric type.
• Positions and guides item under needle and presser foot, using marks on machine, clamp or template, edges of cloth, or markings on cloth as guides to sew.
• Observes sewing machine operation to detect defects in stitching or machine malfunction, and notifies supervisor.
• Attaches tape, trim, or velcro to specified items according to item specifications.
• Performs basic daily, weekly and monthly maintenance including oiling and cleaning machine.
• Records number of garment parts or complete garments sewn.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of 1 year of sewing experience
• Knowledge of various sewing machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• The ability to correctly follow verbal and written work instructions.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Turns knobs, screws, and dials to adjust settings of machine, according to garment style and observation of operation.
• Ability to frequently lift 10-25 lbs.
• The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19