Precision Upholstery Border Sewist

ADP, Inc.; Hillsville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Hillsville, VA is seeking an experienced Sewer - Border to operate a border machine and prepare cushions for upholstering. You will read tickets, select threads, sew components, and ensure quality while maintaining a tidy workstation.

The role requires familiarity with sewing methods, attention to detail, and English proficiency to interpret job notes. Typical shifts are 6:30am to 3:00pm, with potential Saturday overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
• Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate border machine to walk borders around to fit cushions.
• Remove cover from bins and separate for sewing.
• Inspect fabric/material for flaws or defects.
• Select thread colors according to fabric.
• Join pieces using sewing machine following notes.
• Align pieces and trimmings to seams or edges.
• Walk borders around to fit cushion top.
• Check for puckering or bad seams.
• Scan ticket to show work is complete.
• Repair own work before starting new piece.
• Maintain neat, orderly workstation.
• Wear safety glasses and work safely.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Read ticket

Sewing methods

English proficiency

Sewing machine operation

Notions of color matching

Tools

Sewing machine

Scissors

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Hillsville, VA is seeking an experienced Sewer - Border to operate a border machine and prepare cushions for upholstering. You will read tickets, select threads, sew components, and ensure quality while maintaining a tidy workstation.

The role requires familiarity with sewing methods, attention to detail, and English proficiency to interpret job notes. Typical shifts are 6:30am to 3:00pm, with potential Saturday overtime.