Production Worker / Sewer

American Textile Company; Duquesne (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player specializing in textile manufacturing. This role involves the meticulous filling, sewing, and bagging of pillows, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some sewing experience. You'll be responsible for operating sewing machines and ensuring safety protocols are followed. If you're ready to contribute to a collaborative environment and grow your skills in a supportive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a tangible impact in a thriving company!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math skills necessary for the role.
• Previous industrial sewing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill pillows with fiber and place on conveyor for sewing.
• Operate sewing machines to sew pillows and attach labels.
• Bag completed pillows and perform changeover duties.

Skills

Basic math skills

Industrial sewing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Single needle sewing machine

Serging machine

Job description

Responsible for filling, sewing, and bagging all pillows according to ATC standards and work assignments.

According to ATC standards, newly hired employees or transferred employees are expected to perform this job within 6 weeks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Filling

Responsible for filling the shell with fiber, then placing the pillow on the conveyor to be sewn. And randomly checking weights on QC scales.

• Sewing

Responsible for operating single needle sewing machine or serging machine to sew all ATC pillows. Responsible for accurately sewing law tags and care labels into product.

• Pillow Manufacturing

Responsible for removing filled pillow shells from conveyor belt, sewing, and replacing completed pillow back on conveyor belt for further processing. Replacing needle and re-threading machines.

Responsible for removing completed pillows from conveyor belt and bagging pillows.

• Prework

Responsible for removing packaging from finished pillows to be re-packaged in a different package. Responsible for making any necessary changes to finished product, and price ticketing bags and pillow shells. Responsible for making any changes to components needed prior to production.

• Change Overs

Responsible for following production changeover duties in between work orders.

• Safety and Equipment

Responsible for careful and safe use of all company equipment and property. Responsible for reporting any equipment problems to immediate supervisor, or the maintenance department. Responsible for performing duties in such a way to ensure the safety of oneself and one's co-workers.

• When needed, will rotate with the other Assembly line workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Previous industrial sewing experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Ability to occasionally carry, push or pull objects weighing up to and including 35 pounds.
• Ability to ambulate or stand twelve hours a day
• Ability to sit or stand and sew for a full shift.

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