Sewer

IMKO; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

IMKO is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join its garment manufacturing team in Sedalia, MO. The role focuses on operating sewing machines, reading drawings, marking patterns, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong garment construction experience, good attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Temp-to-hire position with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Proven garment construction experience and sewing skills.
• Knowledge of various sewing techniques used in manufacturing.
• Ability to read drawings and translate into webs/components.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines for playground component production.
• Read drawings to create webs and components for sewing.
• Position and mark patterns on materials for machine sewing.
• Prepare machines: load thread and bobbins, set up needles.
• Cut materials according to specs and trim excess material.
• Inspect finished articles for conformance to standards.
• Monitor machine operation to detect stitching issues or malfunctions.
• Track raw material inventory to avoid shortages and delays.
• Be available to work scheduled hours weekly.

Skills

Garment construction

Sewing

Reading drawings

Pattern marking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety standards

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Fabric cutting tools

Job description

Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our dynamic manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in garment construction and sewing, with experience operating sewing machines in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. This role is essential to ensuring the quality and efficiency of our production processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines in the manufacture of playground component materials.
• Includes the ability to read drawings to make webs and other components of playgrounds.
• Position and mark patterns on materials to prepare for machine sewing.
• Prepare machine for sewing, load thread & bobbins etc.
• Cut materials, according to specifications, cut excess material or thread from finished products, using blade, scissors, or electric knife.
• Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards.
• Pay Attention to details and monitor machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction.
• Help to Keep Track of inventory levels of Raw materials to avoid running out of materials. Thereby causing delays in manufacturing & shipments.
• Be available to work scheduled hours weekly

Requirements

• Proven experience in garment construction and sewing, with a strong understanding of various sewing techniques.
• Familiarity with operating different types of sewing machines in a manufacturing setting.
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all aspects of work. Join us as we strive for excellence in our production processes while fostering a supportive and engaging workplace culture!

Benefits

• Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceVision insurance

Job Type: Temp-to-hire

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person