Flatwork Sewing Associate

Century Furniture LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Furniture LLC is looking for a Flatwork Sewing Associate in Hickory, NC. You will operate sewing machines to join fabric pieces for upholstered furniture, following detailed specs and safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have basic sewing experience and the ability to work as part of a production team. This is a full-time day shift with opportunities to cross-train in other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Operates a sewing machine to join fabric pieces for upholstered furniture.
• Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided.
• Maintains equipment and work area in an orderly manner.
• Sews flatwork for different products, top stitch and welt.
• Works with different types of sewing machines.
• Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals.
• Cross-trains in other departments as needed.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines to assemble fabric components.
• Follow sewing specs and production tickets accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace and equipment.
• Produce flatwork with consistent stitching, top stitching, and welt work.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production targets.

Skills

Sewing

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Flatwork Sewing Associate# Flatwork Sewing AssociateHot JobCentury Upholstery Plant 2 - Hickory, NC 28601## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## Description**Summary Job Description**This position operates a sewing machine, joining fabric pieces for upholstered furniture.**Essential Duties*** Adhere to established sewing standards* Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics* Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and attention to detail* Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided* Maintains equipment and work area in an orderly manner* Sews Flatwork for different products, top stitch and welt* Works with different types of sewing machines* Must be able to work off production work ticket to sew fabric to request* Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals* Learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as needed* Must follow all safety policies and procedures## Qualifications**Position Requirements*** High school diploma or GED preferred* Previous sewing experience a plus**Physical Requirements**The 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 tasks* Must be able to work in noisy environments* Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed* Occasional lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 26-40lbs.