What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Machine Operator - Southern Motion Plant 2 position at SOUTHERN MOTION INC?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Piece together (joining) fabric using a regular single needle sewing machine in accordance to required production and quality standards.
- Fabric varies from cloth, leather or vinyl.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must learn to read and understand daily production schedule in order to accurately produce daily requirements.
- From production schedule, learn cover numbers to identify different covers and colors for respective styles to be assembled.
- Read and understand thread color chart to determine which threads to apply for each respective color fabric and style.
- Must be able to read and understand a production schedule to reference a work order number from the schedule to a ticket attached to a bundle of cut covers that go with the style being sewn.
- Set up work station and single needle sewing machine consistent with style to be run. This includes changing threads as needed.
- Retrieve cut covers from a buggy or rack which have been placed in the rack by the cutting department employees.
- Join cut pieces together using single needle sewing machine.
- Maintain ½ inch seam as required by quality standards.
- Bundle and tie off the completed sewn parts.
- Place ticket with the work order number on the bundle.
- Place the bundled completed parts in the rack for the filling department.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
- Self-monitor production throughout the day to maintain required level of production.
- Communicates with supervisor and lead person as needed on questions or problems that occur while performing job.
- Maintain clean and organized work station.
- Assist others when necessary.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITES
- Who is responsible for your safety? “YOU ARE!”
- Immediately report any work related injury or illness.
- Keep the work area neat and free of hazards. THE USE OF COMPRESSED AIR WITHOUT PROPER SAFETY NOZZLE IS PROHIBITED FOR CLEAN-UP.
- Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
- Always ensure proper lifting techniques: avoid bending and twisting at the waist whenever possible.
- Inspect sewing machine, hand tools and protective equipment before use.
- Learn the hazards of the equipment and procedures used on the job.
- Report any defective, malfunctioning machine, tool or protective equipment immediately.
- Participate in safety training and safety meetings.
- Report any hazards or risks related to policies or procedures.
