Sewer

Tumi Holdings Inc; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumi Holdings Inc, located in Vidalia, Georgia, is looking for a dedicated individual to repair and maintain high-quality bags. Responsibilities include reading repair instructions, performing sewing repairs, and ensuring that all products meet Tumi's quality standards.

The ideal candidate should be able to lift up to 25 pounds and sit for extended periods. This role provides hands-on experience with sewing equipment and various repair techniques.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Read instructions on repair tickets and follow them for repair.
• Perform quality sewing repairs after training.
• Operate sewing equipment and power tools.
• Inspect bags for details of original construction.
• Reconstruct bags ensuring no damage.
• Mark and cut panels to match original design.
• Install zippers and ensure proper placement.
• Attach handles, straps, and replace damaged parts.
• Ensure finished products meet quality standards.

Job description

Your role at Tumi:

• Read instructions on repair ticket and follow for repairing bag

• Perform all needed repairs as deemed necessary by inspector (unless otherwise instructed)

• Perform quality sewing repairs after training period (minimum of 5 bags per day)

• Operate sewing equipment

• Operate power tools

• Inspect bags, paying attention to details of original construction of the bag

• Reconstruct bag using care to ensure that no damage is caused in the process

• Assess original configuration of the bag in order to determine the proper technique for reassembly

• Mark and cut panels using scissors to match pattern or original panel from damaged bag

• Set up folder attachment as needed to properly attach binding and seam tape

• Allows proper seam margins and stitch lengths

• Installs zippers ensuring proper length and placement in order to avoid deconfiguration of the bag.

• Properly mark drill holes for framers to place handles, screws, speed clips and wheels

• Attaches web or leather handles and straps

• Replace zipper sliders

• Remove damaged hytrel or poly corner guards and replace with new guards

• Ensure that finished product meets Tumi’s high quality standards

• Be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to sit for long period of time.

• Other duties may be assigned as needed