Experienced Sewing Machine Operator

ReadyOne; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ReadyOne in El Paso, Texas, is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator Level I to perform basic sewing operations using industrial machines. The role includes stitching garment components, operating various sewing machines, and maintaining production quality standards.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, and while experience is preferred, it is not required. The position may involve occasional standing and walking, as well as exposure to a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of industrial sewing machine operations preferred but not required.
• Good mechanical aptitude to make machine adjustments.
• Must be able to follow verbal or written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate single-needle sewing machines to assemble small garment parts.
• Sew together two pieces of fabric using straight stitching.
• Maintain production quality standards.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Single needle machine

Bartack machine

Button machine

Basic double needle machine

Basic serge machine

Job description

The Sewing Machine Operator Level I performs basic sewing operations using standard industrial sewing machines to assemble small garment components and simple seams. Operations involve short, straight stitching and limited curves with low complexity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate single-needle sewing machines to assemble small garment parts.
• Sew together two pieces of fabric using straight stitching.
• Perform sewing operations with straight seams up to 30 inches.
• Perform sewing operations with curved seams up to 10 inches.
• Operate basic serge machines (3-thread) for small components such as flaps.
• Perform operations on bartack machines, button machines, and eyelet machines.
• Use double-needle machines for simple items such as tabs and small bags.
• Maintain production quality standards.
• Report machine malfunctions and maintain safe operations.

Machine Types

• Single needle machine
• Basic serge machine (3 thread)
• Bartack machine
• Button and eyelet machines
• Basic double needle machine

Complexity Level

• Simple garment assembly
• Short seams and basic components

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Basic knowledge of industrial sewing machine operations preferred but not required.
• Specific Skills: Must be able to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: None required.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Good mechanical aptitude to make machine adjustments.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally stands and walks.
• Frequently sits.
• Continuously gasps (incorrect, but kept from original text).
• Must be able to lift/move up to 10 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to loud manufacturing work environment.

ReadyOne Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.