Sewer 2nd Shift

H.O. Bostrom Company; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

H.O. Bostrom Company is seeking an experienced seamstress/sewer to support production in Wisconsin. The role requires thorough knowledge of zippers, fabrics, trims, linings and patterns, with strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

On-the-job training or classes can develop the necessary skills. Responsibilities include verifying configurations, sewing covers, maintaining logs, and meeting a weekly 90% production target while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of sewing experience or more is preferred.
• Experience in an industrial sewing setting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct product configurations using written docs and templates.
• Sew covers according to specifications.
• Maintain daily logs of completed work.
• Achieve a weekly sewing production rate of 90% or higher.
• Check stitch quality and color match.
• Move materials within the department.
• Suggest ways to improve sewing processes.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and keep work areas clean.

Skills

Sewing

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Job description

Description

• 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.

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.