Industrial Sewing Operator — Growth, PTO & Benefits

AFC Materials Group; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability & Growth

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO & 10 Paid Holidays

Annual Safety Shoe & Gym Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement & In-House TRAIN

AFC University

$2,000 Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

AFC Materials Group, headquartered in Lake in the Hills, IL, seeks an Industrial Sewing Operator to fabricate mesh belting and related parts using industrial sewing machines. You will read job packets, verify materials, sew to specification, and maintain quality with minimal supervision.

We value hands-on, mechanically inclined individuals who take pride in accurate work. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and the ability to move wide and long materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull and feed wide and long material.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines to produce mesh/solid belting and related products to specification.
• Select the correct sewing operation for each job, applying knowledge of machines and stitch methods.
• Fabricate parts and products beyond belting as orders require.
• Handle, position, and feed wide and long materials through the machine safely and accurately.
• Read job orders and packets and carry out the work independently with minimal supervision.
• Verify that materials received match the job packet before production begins.
• Confirm components to be applied to cut belts are correct for the order.
• Inspect your own work for accuracy and quality throughout each job.
• Help investigate and resolve quality issues and returned products.
• Clean and maintain the work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Monitor stocked material levels and report when supplies run low.
• Embrace AFC's Core Values in daily work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AFC Materials Group, headquartered in Lake in the Hills, IL, seeks an Industrial Sewing Operator to fabricate mesh belting and related parts using industrial sewing machines. You will read job packets, verify materials, sew to specification, and maintain quality with minimal supervision.

We value hands-on, mechanically inclined individuals who take pride in accurate work. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and the ability to move wide and long materials.