Flatwork Sewing Associate

Century-Furniture; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Century-Furniture is seeking a dedicated Sewing Machine Operator to join our upholstery production team. You will operate sewing machines to join fabric pieces for various furniture lines, adjust settings for different fabrics, and ensure top-quality stitching according to provided specs and notes.

Candidates should have basic sewing experience and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work well in a team to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to sew fabric to spec and follow detailed instructions.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machine to join fabric pieces for upholstered furniture.
• Adjust sewing machines for different fabrics and techniques.
• Follow production tickets and sew according to specs and notes.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and equipment.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Summary Job DescriptionThis position operates a sewing machine, joining fabric pieces for upholstered furniture.Essential DutiesAdhere to established sewing standardsAdjust machines to stitch various types of fabricsGood hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and attention to detailReads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes providedMaintains equipment and work area in an orderly mannerSews Flatwork for different products, top stitch and weltWorks with different types of sewing machinesMust be able to work off production work ticket to sew fabric to requestWorks as part of a team to meet or exceed production goalsLearn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as neededMust follow all safety policies and proceduresPosition 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 26-40lbs.