Sewer

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is seeking a sewing operator to join our manufacturing team in a fast-paced facility. You will operate sewing machines to join, hem, reinforce, or decorate parts and help ensure overall product quality.

You will read and follow production sheets, adapt to material stretch, and communicate issues promptly. The role may require overtime to meet production deadlines and requires reliability and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and produce consistent results.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machine to join, gather, hem, reinforce, or decorate articles.
• Sew cut pieces to form components (Truck, Bus, Armrest, etc.).
• Maintain quality through production path and communicate issues.
• Follow process sheets and support overtime as needed.

Skills

Sewing

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Operates sewing machine to join, gather, hem, reinforce, or decorate articles by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Ability to sew cut pieces in order to form a cover (Truck, Bus, Armrest, etc).
• Knowledge of how different materials stretch when they are sewn together.
• Ability to picture and establish a sewing sequence (most practical way to join pieces).
• Ability to maintain a quality product through its production path.
• Ability to effectively communicate issues concerning production or other relative items and how to resolve them.
• Clean up as necessary
• Process sheets for the production of parts daily and weekly.
• The facility operates four days per week plus necessary overtime as dictated by business needs. Work overtime may be required as part of the sewers’ schedule to support changes in volume or production requirements may change the length of scheduled shifts. Sewers must be willing to work the required hours to support business deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 accommodation 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.

Should also possess the following competencies: Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Develop alternative solutions; Keep emotions under control while under stressful situations; Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Present numerical data effectively and accurately; Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promote a harassment-free environment; Work with integrity and ethically; Follow the Company’s policies and procedures; Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently; Approach others in a tactful manner; Accept responsibility for own actions; Deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Be consistently at work and on time; Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrive at meetings and appointments on time; and Ask for and offer help when needed.

Language Skills

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required for this job.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Shift: 1st

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.