What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Machine Operator position at White's Boots?
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Sewing Machine Operator will be working with various leather parts in the process of sewing the upper portion of the boots.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Operate and maintain industrial sewing machine and related parts, including pattern plates, needles, presser feet, automatic cutting tools and blades to sew various parts of the boot upper.
2. Ability to efficiently start, stop, and control speed of machine with pedal.
3. Ability to ensure all pattern marks line up to each other.
4. Inspect and repair finished products as needed and make machine adjustments to compensate for errors or quality issues.
5. Inspect boot for quality assurance.
6. Identify basic machinery problems and request service or repairs as needed from your Supervisor.
7. Meet or exceed consistent daily and weekly output and quality goals.
8. Assist in all other positions within the department.
- Demonstrate a high attention to detail
- Able to follow work instructions
- Familiar with various sewing techniques
- Previous experience operating a sewing machine
- Previous sewing experience either in a job setting or at a hobby level
- Job tasks are performed independently and working with a team
- Requires working within indoor conditions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the workday
- Position consists of primarily sitting but also involves standing and moving around the factory
- Position requires hand strength to manipulate the leather that is being sewn together
- Eye protection must be work while completing job-related tasks
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Monday thru Friday
7AM – 3:30PM
Occasional mandatory and voluntary overtime based on production demand
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
White’s Boots, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, 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.
DISCLAIMER
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The employer retains the right to change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time and with or without notice.