Machine Operator

Hunter Douglas Group; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the window covering industry is seeking a Machine Operator to upholster cornice boards. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and a commitment to safety. Join a company that values professional growth and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Product Discounts

Qualifications

• Successfully pass color blind test.
• Capable of lifting on a continuous basis.

Responsibilities

• Cut and upholster cornice boards with fabric and cording.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Operate hand tools and perform repetitive motions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

General Knowledge of Fabrics

Ability to Use Hand Tools

Education

High School Graduate

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

The Machine Operator is responsible for upholstering cornice boards with fabric and cording.

What you'll do

• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Report unsafe practices, conditions, and near misses to supervisors.
• Wear and maintain proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and gloves.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow emergency evacuation procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Cut and upholster over treatments for various styles (e.g., Statler, Astor, Waldorf, Sheraton, Box).
• Pad, cover, glue, tack, line, and trim boards.
• Properly place and dress swags, cover legs, and blind tack returns.
• Package and record completed treatments.
• Receive and process work tickets with coordinating fabric bolts.
• Cut fabric and cord material to specified dimensions and patterns.
• Sew welting and label all cut pieces for further fabrication.
• Cut and prepare fabric and lining for swags and panels.
• Sew, turn, press, pleat, and band swags.
• Record information in logs and prepare materials for fabricators.
• Maintain regular attendance and work in a production environment.
• Remain stationary or stand for extended periods (up to seven hours or more per shift).
• Operate hand tools, pneumatic staples, and perform repetitive motions.
• Lift or carry materials as needed.
• Wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (tennis shoes preferred).
• Use safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1+ standards.
• Perform 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
• Capable of lifting on a continuous basis
• Strong attention to detail
• Follow written and verbal instructions

What's in it for you?

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

Please note, all offers are crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the candidate’s education, experience, skills, and potential. Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. We encourage all qualified individuals, including veterans and persons with disabilities, to apply.