Sewer

Malibu Boats; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats is seeking a sewing technician to support the boat interior and exterior fabric work in Florida. You will sew Stamoid and Makrolon components (sides and drop curtains) and upholstery items such as cushions and bolsters, using a double-needle sewing machine.

This role requires precision to meet takt times while preserving product quality. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math, and ability to follow documented procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math and follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Sewing Stamoid and Makrolon sides and drop curtains.
• Sew upholstery for boat interior (cushions, bolsters, etc.).
• Operate a double needle sewing machine.
• Proficiently use scissors, electric shears, and snips.
• Meet required takt time and maintain build sequence quality.
• Avoid damaging products/parts and keep work area clean.
• Perform housekeeping and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Sewing proficiency

Quality awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience/training

Tools

Double needle sewing machine

Scissors and snips

Electric shears

Job description

• Responsible for sewing of Stamoid and Makrolon (sides and drop curtains)
• Responsible for sewing upholstery items for the interior of the boat to include cushion, bolsters etc..
• Able to use a double needle sewing machine
• Proficient in the use of scissors, electric shears, and snips
• Responsible for performing tasks within required takt time
• Responsible for maintaining high quality during build sequence
• Responsible for not damaging product/parts
• Performs housekeeping and other job-related duties assigned by supervisor

• Responsible for sewing of Stamoid and Makrolon (sides and drop curtains)
• Responsible for sewing upholstery items for the interior of the boat to include cushion, bolsters etc..
• Able to use a double needle sewing machine
• Proficient in the use of scissors, electric shears, and snips
• Responsible for performing tasks within required takt time
• Responsible for maintaining high quality during build sequence
• Responsible for not damaging product/parts
• Performs housekeeping and other job-related duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

• Sits 1 hours
• Stands 4 hours
• Walks 4 hours
• Drives 0 hours

type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs) Frequently: 15 (lbs) Occasional: 30 (lbs)

Employee Uses Hands For Repetitive Activities

• Simple Grasping: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent
• Pushing/Pulling: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent
• Fine Manipulation: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent

Employee Uses Feet For Repetitive Activities

• Right: choose an item. Left: choose an item.

Employee Is Required To Perform These Activities

• Bending At Waist: Frequent
• Squatting: Occasional
• Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Occasional
• Kneeling On Ground: Occasional
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safety Glasses are required when working on plant floor.
• Chemical Gloves when working with chemicals such as resin, gelcoat, Mekp, etc.
• Typical 10 hour work day Monday-Thursday, frequent overtime required.