Machine Operator

Carole Fabrics; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is seeking a Machine Operator for Carole Fabrics to upholster cornice boards with fabric and cord, in a fast-paced production setting.

You will cut, sew, glue, trim, and assemble fabrics, while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency. The role requires reading tape measures, fabric knowledge, and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Able to read a tape measure.
• General knowledge of fabrics.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Successfully pass color blind test.
• Accuracy with names, numbers and spelling.
• Capable of standing for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting on a continuous basis.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Report unsafe practices and near misses to supervisors.
• Wear and maintain PPE such as safety glasses and gloves.
• Keep work areas clean and free of hazards.
• Follow emergency evacuation procedures.
• Cut and upholster fabrics for various styles.
• Package and record completed treatments.
• Receive and process work tickets with fabric bolts.
• Cut fabric and cord to specified dimensions.
• Sew welting and label cut pieces.
• Prepare fabric and lining for swags and panels.
• Operate hand tools and pneumatic staples.
• Maintain regular attendance in a production environment.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Attention to detail

General fabrics knowledge

Hand tools use

Color vision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pneumatic staples

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry.We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview

Machine Operator is responsible for upholsters cornice board with fabric and cording

What you'll do

• Adhering to all safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Reporting unsafe practices, conditions, and near misses to supervisors.
• Wearing and maintaining proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and gloves.
• Keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Following emergency evacuation procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Cutting and upholstering over treatments for various styles (e.g., Statler, Astor, Waldorf, Sheraton, Box).
• Padding, covering, gluing, tacking, lining, and trimming boards.
• Properly placing and dressing swags, covering legs, and blind tacking returns.
• Packaging and recording completed treatments.
• Receiving and processing work tickets with coordinating fabric bolts.
• Cutting fabric and cord material to specified dimensions and patterns.
• Sewing welting and labeling all cut pieces for further fabrication.
• Cutting and preparing fabric and lining for swags and panels.
• Sewing, turning, pressing, pleating, and banding swags.
• Recording information in logs and preparing materials for fabricators.
• Maintaining regular attendance and working in a production environment.
• Remaining stationary or standing for extended periods (up to seven hours or more per shift).
• Operating hand tools, pneumatic staples, and performing repetitive motions.
• Lifting or carrying materials as needed.
• Wearing closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (tennis shoes preferred).
• Using safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1+ standards.
• Performing other tasks as assigned to support production and safety goals.

Who you are

• High school graduate
• Able to use and read a tape measure
• General knowledge of fabrics
• Ability to use hand tools
• Successfully pass color blind test
• Accuracy with names, numbers and spelling
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time
• Capable of lifting on a continuous basis
• Strong attention to detail
• Follow written and verbal instructions

What's in it for you?

• Annual base range: $13 hourly
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.