Precision Sewing Technician

Worknet Staffing; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Worknet Staffing is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator in Harahan, LA. The role involves starting and testing sewing machinery, preparing materials, and ensuring products meet the work order specifications.

You will address issues during sewing, thread needles, position materials, and trim completed bags. The job requires reading patterns, basic math, and a flexible schedule including overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with others both within the department and externally.
• Three to five years’ related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Ability to read work orders and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Start sewing machinery at the beginning of a shift and test it for proper functionality.
• Ensure materials and parts are available and gathered before starting.
• Address any problems found while sewing.
• Draw threads through needles and adjust the machine.
• Position materials under needles to sew them together.
• Replace and rethread needles.
• Sew missing stitches or replacement parts per repair instructions.
• Observe operations to detect faults or defects and notify supervisors.
• Attach parts as specified in work orders and ensure finished product meets instructions.
• Trim finished bags and perform preventative maintenance on the machine.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading tape measure

Communication

Sewing machine operation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

Worknet Staffing is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator in Harahan, LA. The role involves starting and testing sewing machinery, preparing materials, and ensuring products meet the work order specifications.

You will address issues during sewing, thread needles, position materials, and trim completed bags. The job requires reading patterns, basic math, and a flexible schedule including overtime.