Cushion Sewer

American Leather Operations LLC; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

LEE Industries in Conover, NC is seeking a Cushion Sewer in the Sewing department to produce high-quality cushions and related pieces. You will operate industrial sewing machines to assemble cushions, focusing on leather and precise workmanship.

The role is full-time with a Monday–Thursday schedule and occasional Fridays; overtime may apply and holiday pay is noted for new hires. A detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Furniture cushion sewing experience (3+ years), leather preferred.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to use workstation computers for sew specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machine to sew cushions per production schedule.
• Work with leather details to ensure quality.
• Follow tickets to ensure accuracy from customer order to product.
• Turn and inspect welted and blind seam cushions.
• Take apart repairs, trim, resew.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Furniture cushion sew experience

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Computer use for sew specs

Job description

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Cushion Sewer

SEWING LI Full Time Conover, NC, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2155

JOB TITLE: Cushion Sewer

DEPARTMENT: Sewing

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM & Occasional Fridays 6 AM - 10 AM

Overtime may be required beyond the posted work schedule and may vary on a weekly basis.

***Please note: New Full Time Hires are immediately eligible for Holiday Pay including shutdown vacation pay during Christmas Break.

Since 1969, the mission of LEE Industries has been to create innovatively styled, high quality furnishings while adhering to a set of values that focus on our customer, the community, and the environment. Our love for furniture is contagious and that is why we are unable to resist creating the best upholstery product available, all made in the USA!

LEE associates are our most valued asset. We would not be who we are today if it were not for our associates. We are successful because we have caring and highly skilled craftsmen that are the best in their field. LEE associates are offered the opportunity to learn and grow in their career.

SUMMARY

Sew complete cover which includes flatwork, cushions, ottomans, and pillows.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Operating industrial sewing machine to sew cushion to meet production schedule
• Working with complex leather need to be very detailed and quality minded
• Work from tickets to ensure accuracy from customer order to product
• Responsible for being efficient and meeting quality standards
• Turning and inspection on all welted, and blind seam cushions
• Take apart repairs, trim, resew
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Furniture cushion Sew Experience 3 years minimum (Leather Preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge a plus
• Will use computers at workstation for sew specifications to ensure quality is met per customer orders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work full time.

Good organizational skills and detailed oriented

Must be able to lift/handle/carry 25 lbs. +

Long periods of sitting (minimum 10 hour per day)

Able to work independently.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.