Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Gladwin Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Roll Rite, a Safe Fleet company, is seeking a Tarp Manufacturing associate to assemble tarp systems and operate equipment for tarp fabrication. The role involves reading prints, following work orders, and contributing to a safe manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate on parts processing, packing, and shipping preparation while maintaining equipment and workspace, with opportunities to cross-train across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year related experience or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Ability to read manufacturing prints and understand work orders.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use hand tools.
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements in manufacturing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process parts and assemble tarp components as directed.
• Operate sewing, grommet, and welding equipment used in tarp fabrication.
• Read and interpret work orders and instructions.
• Pack and label products for shipment; maintain clean work area.
• Cross-train in other areas; follow all safety guidelines.

Skills

Reading prints

Math ability

Language ability

Reasoning ability

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Grommet machine

Miller roller welder

Kabar welder

Floor welder

Job description

Description

Job Description - Tarp Manufacturing

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Roll Rite, a Safe Fleet company, and a leader in the truck equipment manufacturing industry, is looking for a Tarp Manufacturing associate to work as part of a team for manufacturing of complete tarp systems and assembling of Automated Tarp Systems.

This important team member partners with others to manufacture Roll-Rite systems according to company processes. The Tarp Manufacturing associate performs and assembles components for tarp fabrication.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Processing parts.
• Operate industrial sewing machine, grommet machine, miller roller welder, kabar welder and floor welder.
• Read a tape measure, use hand tools and semi-automatic manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to read manufacturing prints.
• Read and understand work orders and work instructions.
• Routine daily cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Confirm quality of product.
• Prepare product for shipment including packing and labeling products.
• Maintain product workspace.
• Ability to cross train in other areas and departments.
• Follows all safety guidelines and wears proper personal protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You will enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, 401K match and much more.

NOTE: Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using fractions.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Working environment is a climate-controlled manufacturing/warehouse facility. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. A minimum level of physical dexterity is required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or twist, and talk or hear.