Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Term Life

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Port Allen, LA, is seeking an Industrial Sewing Machine Operator on an evaluation-hire basis. You will operate automated sewing machines, set up and calibrate equipment, and monitor production to ensure quality and efficiency.

The role requires experience with automated sewing systems, strong attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot minor machine issues while meeting daily deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an automated sewing machine operator or in a similar manufacturing role.
• Detail-oriented and able to work on repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated sewing machines to perform stitching tasks on various fabrics, ensuring precise stitching patterns and consistent product quality.
• Set up and calibrate machines before production runs, ensuring they are correctly configured for each specific order.
• Monitor the operation of automated sewing machines to ensure consistent performance and identify any irregularities such as fabric misalignment, thread breakage, or machine malfunctions.
• Inspect finished products for quality and compliance with design specifications. Address any defects or issues by adjusting machine settings or reworking products as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Machine operation

Tools

Automated sewing systems

Sewing machines

Machine maintenance basics

Job description

IndustrialSewing Machine Operator - Port Allen

Evaluation Hire

$15-18/hr

Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm

Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing and recruiting firm, is currently hiring a skilled and detail-oriented IndustrialSewing Machine Operator to join their production team in Port Allen. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining automated sewing machines to produce high-quality products promptly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience with automated sewing systems, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to troubleshoot minor machine issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate automated sewing machines to perform stitching tasks on various fabrics, ensuring precise stitching patterns and consistent product quality.
• Set up and calibrate machines before production runs, ensuring they are correctly configured for each specific order.
• Monitor the operation of automated sewing machines to ensure consistent performance and identify any irregularities such as fabric misalignment, thread breakage, or machine malfunctions.
• Inspect finished products for quality and compliance with design specifications. Address any defects or issues by adjusting machine settings or reworking products as needed.

EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION NEEDED:

• Proven experience as an automated sewing machine operator or in a similar manufacturing role, preferably in the textile, garment, or similar industries.
• Detail-oriented and able to work on repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Varying standing and sitting for extended periods throughout the day.
• Occasional lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Term Life