Machine Operator

Hunter Douglas Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their team. This role focuses on trimming and preparing drapery panels, ensuring quality and precision in every cut. You'll work with various production equipment and hand tools, contributing to a culture that values professional growth and internal development. With a competitive hourly wage and a supportive work environment, this position offers the chance to be part of a company that has been a trusted name in window coverings for over a century. If you're detail-oriented and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Product Discounts

Time Off with Pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience with production equipment preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Trim excess lining and fabric from drapery panels using various machines.
• Inspect fabric for flaws, cut, and prepare materials for production.

Skills

Tape Measure Usage

General Knowledge of Fabrics

Production Equipment Operation

Hand Tool Usage

Attention to Detail

Following Instructions

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Sewing Machine

Iron

Hand Tools

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 will be responsible for trimming excess lining and fabric from the sides and bottom of drapery panels using either a flat table or a vertical table.

What you'll do

• Remove drapery from the rack and clamp fabric to the rod pocket table.
• Check hem and finished length on the work ticket.
• Inspect fabric for flaws or defects.
• Cut fabric and trim off extra lining.
• Make hidden tabs using an iron and serge sewing machine.
• Clamp fabric to the vertical tabling machine.
• Enter hem and finished length from the work ticket on the control box.
• Raise the machine to the finished length.
• Inspect fabric for flaws or defects.
• Machine will cut the fabric.
• Cut and trim off extra lining.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all facility safety rules and regulations.
• Report any unsafe practices or conditions to your supervisor.
• Wear required personal protective equipment properly and report any defective PPE.
• Report all near misses, accidents, injuries, or illnesses, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.
• Be aware of the expansion joint in the floor that runs through the drapery line and keep wheels clear of the cracks to prevent accidents.
• Be cautious of air clamps, staple guns, and other machinery to avoid injuries.
• Ensure all machines are turned off before replacing needles or leaving the workstation.
• Be aware of the Emergency Evacuation Route for your department.
• Complete various activities that may require lifting or carrying over 30 pounds in all directions.
• Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Frequently operate machinery and hand tools.
• Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Who you are

• High school graduate
• Ability to use and read a tape measure
• General knowledge of fabrics
• Ability to use production equipment
• 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 details
• Follow written and verbal instructions

What's in it for you?

• Hourly base salary range: Hourly $15 Depending on Experience
• 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.