Fabric Coverer

Burlington Medical; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington Medical is seeking a detail-oriented team player to support finishing operations, including aprons and shields. The role requires reading work orders, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring orders are complete before transfer to the next station.

The candidate should be able to stand for long periods, interpret measurements, and follow multi-step instructions. Opportunities exist to contribute to safety and productivity improvements within a 5S-compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and work with teammates.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and handle physical tasks.
• Ability to read a ruler for measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret factory work orders.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Capable of working independently and following through on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read Production Floor Traveler and perform fabric covering processes according to specifications.
• Adhere to Burlington Medical Quality Standards.
• Ensure orders are complete and error free before moving to next workstation.
• Process orders FIFO or as directed to maximize flow.
• Clarify questions with Quality Inspector or supervisor.
• Maintain a safe work area following 5S standards.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance tasks.
• Contribute ideas to Continuous Improvement for safety and productivity.
• Take on additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Read measuring ruler

Read factory work orders

Prioritize multitask

Independent worker

Job description

Responsible for ensuring that all finished aprons, Thyroid Shields, Sleeves, Gonad Shields, Table Pads, and Porta

Shields adhere to work order instructions.

Duties

• Read Production Floor Traveler and perform fabric covering processes according to specifications.
• Understand and adhere to Burlington Medical Quality Standards.
• Ensure orders are complete and error free prior to sending the product to the next workstation.
• Process orders on a first in/ first out basis or as directed by supervisor to maximize flow.
• Clarify with Quality Inspector and/or supervisor any questions regarding work to be performed.
• Ensure work area is safe and free of hazards. Maintain work area in accordance with Company 5S standards.
• Perform and document assigned Preventive Maintenance.
• Assist in the Burlington Medical Continuous Improvement program by communicating ideas and/or procedures that will improve safety, quality, and/or productivity.
• Additional job duties as may be assigned as necessary by management.

Skills/Qualifications

• Must have good interpersonal/communication skills and be a team player
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time
• Must be able to read a measuring ruler
• Ability to read and interpret factory work orders (detailed oriented)
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and follow through with all assignments