Cushion Sewing Associate

Century-Furniture; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Century-Furniture is seeking a sewing associate to operate sewing machines and assemble cushions and upholstery components on site in Hickory, NC. You will read specs, adjust machines for various fabrics, and work with a team to meet production goals.

Key duties include maintaining equipment, following safety policies, and cross-training in other departments as needed to support continuous workflow.

Qualifications

• Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments.
• Manual dexterity to assemble product or operate machine as directed.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting 26-75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines to create cushions and upholstery.
• Adjust machines for different fabrics and stitches.
• Maintain equipment and keep work area orderly.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Sewing

Attention to detail

Reading specs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Summary Job DescriptionThis position operates a sewing machine, aligning fabric & creating upholstered cushions for furniture.Essential DutiesAble to sew different product including cushions, top stitch, saddle stitch and weltAbility to adhere to established sewing standardsAdjust machines to stitch various types of fabricsGood hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and a demonstrated attention to detailReads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes providedMaintains equipment and work area in an orderly mannerMust be able to work with different types of sewing machinesMust be able to work off production ticket to sew fabric to requestMust follow all safety policies and proceduresWorks as part of a team to meet or exceed production goalsLearn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as neededPosition RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED preferredPrevious sewing experience a plusPhysical RequirementsThe 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 tasksMust be able to work in noisy environmentsMust have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directedOccasional lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 26-75 lbs.