Manual Sewing Machine Operator

Safewaze; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Autonomy & empowerment

First shift full-time

Job summary

Safewaze in Concord, NC is seeking a manual industrial sewer to join our production team. You will assemble components and operate a heavy duty sewing machine to produce fall protection equipment while upholding quality standards.

The role offers a standard first shift, competitive salary with benefits, and opportunities to contribute to a mission-driven company that serves construction and industrial markets. A high school diploma and 2 years sewing experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience operating a Juki single needle sewing machine.
• Experience with Singer Class 7 Industrial Sewing machine is a plus.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Demonstrates Safewaze core values: Respect, Precision, Urgency, Mastery, Positivity.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend workmanship standards, verbal instructions.
• Assemble components and products according to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Operate heavy duty 3 pedal single needle sewing machine for the purpose of producing products with accuracy and speed.
• Place spools of thread, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.
• Perform equipment maintenance tasks such as replacing needles and cleaning sewing machine.
• Able to use reason to solve problems as they arise and follow all safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, neat work area.

Skills

Read a tape measure

Hand-eye coordination

Dexterity

Self-motivated

Ethical conduct

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Juki single needle sewing machine

Singer Class 7 Industrial Sewing machine

Job description

Description

We are seeking a manual industrial sewer to join our production team that is responsible for overall appearance and assembly to produce fall protection equipment, while maintaining a high level of quality standards based on product specifications and achieving production goals.

THE COMPANY YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• Branded manufacturer and marketer of?fall protection equipment
• Recognized as a 2024 & 2025 Top Workplace by Charlotte Magazine
• #1 player?in its market with exceptionally high growth potential
• Mission-driven:?We?are committed to providing the highest quality fall protection equipment serving the construction, industrial, solar, wind, tower, energy, and general safety markets
• Safewaze is a division of Canopy Brands, the best home for the world’s mightiest small companies. Together, our family of brands generates more than $200 million in revenue and solves critical industry challenges across construction, industrial, municipal, utility, marine, and residential markets, supporting the essential systems and environments people depend on every day

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Competitive Salary with comprehensive benefits. This includes healthcare, 401k matching, vacation, company paid holidays, annual bonus plan based on company performance.
• Meaningful autonomy and empowerment in a positive environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
• Full time, first shift work. Monday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm, Friday 6am-2:30pm

WHAT THE ROLE DOES:

• Read and comprehend workmanship standards, verbal instructions.
• Assemble components and products according to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Operate heavy duty 3 pedal single needle sewing machine for the purpose of producing products with accuracy and speed.
• Place spools of thread, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.
• Perform equipment maintenance tasks such as replacing needles and cleaning sewing machine.
• Able to use reason to solve problems as they arise and follow all safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, neat work area.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience operating a Juki single needle sewing machine, experience with Singer Class 7 Industrial Sewing machine a plus.
• Must be able to read a tape measure for accuracy.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination, including the ability to grasp, manipulate and assemble parts and components.
• Highly ethical, positive cultural addition, self-motivated.
• Demonstrates Safewaze core values: Respect, Precision, Urgency, Mastery, Positivity.