Sewing Machine Operator-PT

POSITION SUMMARY :

Operate sewing or non sewing machine or other manual tools to join, gather, hem, reinforce, mark or decorate articles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Must meet AbilityOne requirements.
• Place spool of thread on spindle of machine and draws thread through machine guides, tensions and eye of needle.
• Insert bobbin into shuttle and draws thread through slot in shuttle or draws thread through guide and loop eye.
• Press knee lever, depress pedal, or move hand lever to raise presser foot or spread feed cups.
• Position parts to be joined under presser foot and needle and lowers presser foot.
• Start, stop, and control speed of machine with pedal or knee lever, and / or hand control.
• Guide parts under needle following edges, seams, guides on machine bed or markings on part.
• Observe stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor or sewing machine mechanic when defects are caused by machine malfunction.
• Select sewing supplies such as binding, braid, cord, piping, tape, thread or welt according to specifications or color of material.
• Cut excess thread or material.
• Must follow all machine safety rules.
• Required working hours are 31 hours or less.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties responsibilities as required or requested to include non-sewing or manual work such as marking, pick and turn, and trim and inspect.

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirement of a minimum 70% efficiency rating. The requirements listed on the job analysis form are representative of the skills, and / or ability required.

Education : High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Experience : No experience required, training will be provided upon hire.

Specific Skills : Good mechanical aptitude to be able to make the machine adjustments.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc. : None required.

Other Skills and Abilities : None.

Physical Demands : Occasionally stands, walks, pushes / pulls, and reaches. Continuously sits and grasps. Must be able to lift / move up to 5 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. May be exposed to loud work environment.