Border Sewing Associate/Piecing Borders

Rock House Farm; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock House Farm Burke LLC. is seeking a Border Sewing Associate/Piecing Borders to operate a border machine, sew borders for cushions and attach borders around upholstered furniture. You will follow production specs, inspect fabric for flaws, and work to meet daily production goals in a noisy plant environment.

The role requires good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous sewing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Piece borders using a border machine to fit around cushions.
• Attach borders, welt and zippers for upholstered furniture.
• Inspect fabric and materials for flaws and ensure consistent quality.
• Adjust machines to stitch different fabrics and maintain stitch quality.
• Read and follow production specs and notes provided on tickets.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow safety policies.

Job description

Border Sewing Associate/Piecing Borders# Border Sewing Associate/Piecing BordersHot JobCentury Chair Plant 3 - Hickory, NC 28601## OverviewPosition TypeFull-Time/Part-TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School/GEDCategoryManufacturing## Description**Summary Job Description**This position is piecing borders, using a border machine, attaching border to fit around cushions for upholstered furniture.**Essential Duties*** Able to sew borders, welt and zippers for different products* Inspect material for any flaws or defects* Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics* Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and attention to detail* Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided* Maintains equipment and work area in an orderly manner* Must be able to work off production work ticket to sew fabric to request* Must follow all safety policies and procedures* Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals## Qualifications**Position Requirements*** High school diploma or GED preferred* Previous sewing experience a plus**Physical Requirements**The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks* Must be able to work in noisy environments* Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed* Occasional lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 26-40 lbs.