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Position Description
Tape Edge Operator|
GENERAL PURPOSE: |
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Positions mattress on table and operates sewing machine
around table while feeding in materials to be sewn. Inspects/repairs/rejects
product that does not meet the quality standards. This is the final mattress assembly
operation before packaging.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: |
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§ Moves the mattress on and off table for
sewing, operates sewing machine including feeding materials into sewing
machine as the sewing machine is moved around mattress § Re-threads sewing machine as needed § Corrects any defective taping on
mattresses § Changes the needle and binding tape for
the sewing machine as needed §
Makes
any necessary sewing machine adjustments and handles basic maintenance of
machine such as lubrication § Must
be able to read specification and reports, such as tags and other
documentation § Perform
all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures § Must be able to meet production goals
according to established guidelines § Perform in process inspections to determine
conformance with specifications § Report issues or problems with production process to
immediate supervisor § Perform other duties as designated by a supervisor
or manager § Must be willing to cross train across multiple jobs and/or departments |
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JOB FACTORS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: |
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: |
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§ Must be able to stand and walk
on concrete floors of minimum of 8 hours per shift § Ability to work and adapt to a
changing work environment (examples, hot, cold, noise and around odors) § Must be able to lift 75 LBS according
to production needs (anything over 75 LBS must be team lifted) § Must be able to wear required
PPE
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§ Minimum 18 years of age § Basic English reading/writing skills required § High school graduate or equivalent preferred § Previous experience in factory/warehouse setting highly desirable |
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COMPETENCIES: |
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§ Take initiative, multi-task, and work both
independently and as a part of a team § Ability and willingness to work safely § Maintain work area safe and clean § Must be willing to participate in CI activities if
needed § Must be able to work overtime as required § Must have good attention to detail.
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