Sewer

MBI; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MBI is seeking a sewing technician in Florida to work on interior boat fabrics and components. You will sew Stamoid and Makrolon panels and upholstery items like cushions and bolsters, using a double-needle sewing machine. The role emphasizes maintaining quality throughout the build sequence and meeting takt times.

The job requires reading safety rules and procedures, writing routine reports, and presenting information when needed. Strong attention to detail is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Sew Stamoid and Makrolon sides and drop curtains.
• Sew upholstery items for boat interiors (cushions, bolsters, etc.).
• Operate a double needle sewing machine.
• Maintain high quality during the build sequence.
• Avoid damaging products/parts and perform housekeeping.
• Complete tasks within required takt time as directed.

Skills

Sewing

Double needle sewing

Quality attention

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Tools

Double needle sewing machine

Scissors

Electric shears

Snips

Job description

Job Details

• 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

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

Employee Lifts and/or Carries

• Maximum: 50 (lbs) Frequently: 15 (lbs) Occasionally: 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.