Sewer

Lippert Components; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

Lippert Components is hiring a Sewing Operator in our Idaho manufacturing facility. You will set up sewing machines, monitor operation, and ensure proper textile alignment and color matching during production.

The role requires good hand dexterity, organizational skills, and the ability to work on a fast-paced line. Full-time position with potential for shifts and overtime in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sewing machinery in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Ability to stay organized when sorting and cutting textile parts for joining.
• Ability to work with a team and take initiative to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Select equipment and set up sewing machines and peripherals for the operation.
• Monitor machine performance and fix attachments such as needles, threads and blades as needed.
• Inspect products after sewing and ensure correct color lots and textile patterns.
• Keep records of orders processed and separate quality-passed garments.
• Set aside defective or lower-quality garments for correction or disposal.

Skills

Sewing machine operation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

Overview

Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for selecting all of the equipment needed for the sewing process, which includes setting up the machine and its peripherals, and using the tools correctly. These tools mostly include scissors, knives, fasteners, stiffeners, templates and measuring devices.
2. Operators are also responsible for monitoring machine operation, which can include fixing attachments like needles, threads, pattern plates or cutting blades.
3. Responsible for inspecting the product after it has been rendered.
4. Keeping record of the orders processed.
5. Setting apart quality passed garments.
6. Setting apart defective or lower-quality garments for correction or disposal.
7. Ensuring that textile parts are in correct sequences and, confirming that the color lots and textile patterns match.

Competencies

1. Should be able to work on sewing machines in a manufacturing environment.
2. Should have good organizational skills for sorting and cutting textile parts for joining.
3. Should have high hand dexterity to operate sewing machines.
4. Should have some interpersonal skills.
5. Should have initiative in getting the job done.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to manually lift and stack products that range from 5 pounds to 65 pounds. Must be capable of sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting, or walking for extended periods of time. The work element is in a temperature controlled environment. Must be able to work additional hours and up to seven days a week, as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position, and hours of work are dependent on which shift you work.

Travel

No travel is required with this position.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. A high school diploma is sufficient for this position and, past experience in a manufacturing sewing operations is beneficial.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Group / EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave‑of‑absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel‑related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job‑related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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