Precision Sewing Machine Operator

Hansen International; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen International in the United States is seeking a sewing machine operator to support manufacturing processes. The role involves operating machines with tabbing, folding, or wrapping attachments, regulating stitching speed and thread tension, and ensuring quality conformance.

You will monitor operations, adjust controls, and perform routine maintenance such as replacing needles and oils. Ability to lift 15 lbs and a willingness to learn sewing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in sewing or ability to learn sewing operation.
• Ability to lift 15 lbs as part of the job function.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine with tabbing, folding, or wrapping attachment.
• Activates and adjusts machine controls to regulate stitching speed and length, and thread tension.
• Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction.
• Positions materials through guides, or positions and maneuvers under sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation.
• Inserts bobbin, and threads ends through machine guides and components.
• Cut thread, using blade attachment or scissors.
• Selects supplies, such as binding or thread, according to specifications or color of material.
• Replaces needles, cleans, and oils sewing machines to maintain equipment.
• Cuts materials, according to specifications, or cuts excess material or thread from finished product, using scissors.
• Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to standards.

Skills

Sewing operation

Learn sewing

Lifting 15 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hansen International in the United States is seeking a sewing machine operator to support manufacturing processes. The role involves operating machines with tabbing, folding, or wrapping attachments, regulating stitching speed and thread tension, and ensuring quality conformance.

You will monitor operations, adjust controls, and perform routine maintenance such as replacing needles and oils. Ability to lift 15 lbs and a willingness to learn sewing are preferred.