Leather Sewing Associate

Hancock & Moore; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock & Moore is seeking a sewing operator to produce leather flatwork for upholstered furniture. You will operate sewing machines, adjust for different leather materials, and follow patterns and specs to ensure quality.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong hand-eye coordination, concentration, and attention to detail. You will work as part of a team to meet production goals while following safety policies.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided.
• Adhere to established sewing standards including ½ seams and straight stitching.

Responsibilities

• Sew leather flatwork for upholstered furniture.
• Adjust machines to stitch various leather materials and top stitch patterns.
• Maintain equipment and work area in an orderly manner.
• Work as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Concentration skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Summary Job DescriptionThis position is required to sew leather flatwork for upholstered furniture.Essential DutiesAdhere to established sewing standards including: ½ seams, sewing is straight and in alignment with cover pattern, and no drop stitchesAdjust machines to stitch various leather materialsGood hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and a demonstrated attention to detailReads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes providedMaintains equipment and work area in an orderly mannerAble to sew Flatwork for different product, top stitch and weltMust be able to work with different types of sewing machinesMust be able to work off production work ticket to sew leather to requestWorks as part of a team to meet or exceed production goalsMust follow all safety policies and proceduresAll other duties as assignedPosition 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 26-75 lbs.