Experienced Sewing Machine Operator

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 :

• 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.
• 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.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as required or requested, to include non-sewing or manual work such as marking, pick and turn, and trim and inspect.