Machine Operator (Production)

Carole Fabrics; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and product discount

Descripción de la vacante

Hunter Douglas, a world-leading window coverings manufacturer, seeks a Machine Operator for Carole Fabrics in Augusta, GA. You will trim excess lining and fabric from drapery panels using flat or vertical tables, inspect for flaws, and ensure accurate hems.

The role emphasizes safety and efficient production in a fast-moving environment. You will also cut fabric, set hidden tabs, and document lengths while following all safety rules and reporting hazards.

Formación

• High school graduate.
• Ability to 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.

Responsabilidades

• Trim excess lining and fabric from drapery panels using flat or vertical tables.
• Inspect fabric for flaws or defects and measure hems.
• Cut fabric and trim off extra lining.
• Set tabs using iron and serge sewing machine.
• Document hem and finished length on control box.
• Ensure safety rules are followed and report hazards.
• Move between worksites as needed.

Conocimientos

Tape measure

Fabric knowledge

Production equipment

Hand tools

Color blind test

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Educación

High school graduate

Descripción del empleo

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.
• 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.