Sewing Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11 manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

SAVARIA PATIENT CARE

Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.

TITLE : SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT : MATTRESS

REPORTS TO : PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

BANNER : SPAN

Perform a variety of tasks to produce quality products, meeting or exceeding productivity goals, and operating machinery correctly and safely.

• Move cut goods to work area as necessary.
• Sew various cut goods according to specifications. Inspect to insure quality product.
• Notify cutter of defects in fabric and workmanship.
• Communicate work material shortages to supervisor.
• Notify production leader of machinery problems or breakdown.
• Consistently meet or exceed productivity goals.
• Perform assigned maintenance to keep equipment in good condition at all times.
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• Minimize waste and scrap through proper and careful handling of product.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Participate in inventory as assigned.
• Support Quality Policy, Quality System, and follow established procedures. Propose changes to existing procedures through supervisor, understanding that changes cannot be implemented prior to formal approval in the Quality System.
• Follow safety rules to protect yourself, co-workers, equipment and facility. Report unsafe practices and conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Perform basic computer functions.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS;

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires lifting 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds, therefore proper lifting technique is required. Position may require seating and occasional standing, bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, pushing / pulling, reaching, squatting and twisting. (a detailed physical requirements checklist is available for this position.)

The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas and requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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