Sewer 2nd Shift

H O Bostrom; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

H O Bostrom is seeking an experienced sewer for on-site work in Wisconsin. The role emphasizes precise sewing of covers, attention to detail, and adherence to production goals. On-the-job training or classes can help learn necessary skills, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has solid experience in sewing and industrial environments, maintaining logs, and ensuring quality stitches and color matching while keeping work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in sewing.
• 1 year of experience in an industrial sewing setting.

Responsibilities

• Use written documentation and physical templates to verify correct product configurations.
• Sews covers according to specifications.
• Maintains daily logs on completed work.
• Maintains a weekly sewing production percentage goal of 90% or higher.
• Check quality of stitches and color match.
• Material movement within department.
• Suggest process method improvements.
• Confirm that all safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Skills

Sewing

Industrial sewing

Job description

Job Summary: The essential skill for this job is the ability to sew. Seamstresses/sewers must have a thorough knowledge of zippers, fabric, buttons, linings and patterns. They need manual dexterity and strong eye-hand coordination. They must be attentive to detail, demonstrate strong self-control, and be able to work well independently. You are able to learn the necessary skills through on-the-job training or by taking classes.

Essential Duties:

• Use written documentation and physical templates to verify correct product configurations.
• Sews covers according to specifications.
• Maintains daily logs on completed work.
• Maintains a weekly sewing production percentage goal of 90% or higher.
• Check quality of stitches and color match.
• Material movement within department.
• Suggest process method improvements.
• Confirm that all safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in sewing
• 1 year of experience in an industrial sewing setting

Physical Demands:

• Sit at workstation for 85% of work day.
• Bending for 5% of the day to put finished work together.
• Twisting for 40% of sewing time pulling parts into work station.
• Pinching work with fingers during sewing.
• Lifting up to maximum of 10lbs occasionally.
• Cutting occasionally.
• Pressing power pedal with foot 85% of work day.
• Hand-Eye coordination needed.