What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Machine Operator - Second Shift position at WS Display?
Job title: Second Shift Sewing Machine Operator
Work Location: 6 Pine Hill Drive Carlisle PA 17013
Division/Department: Finishing/Production
Reports to: Production Manager
- Full-time*
- Part-time*
- Exempt*
- Nonexempt*
Second Shift - 3:00p-11:30p
*1st shift training period* Usually 4 weeks but can vary.
**Tentative Hours
***Subject to change with business needs, as we are a production based company.
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
