SEWER - BORDER

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc; Hillsville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc in Hillsville, VA is seeking a skilled Sewer - Border to operate the border machine and fit cushions for upholstery projects. You will read tickets, follow sewing notes and ensure consistent quality across pieces.

This full-time role requires attention to safety, ability to stand and lift light loads, and a commitment to maintaining a clean workstation. Monday through Friday with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
• Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• Sew piece according to sewing notes.

Responsibilities

• Operate border machine to run borders through.
• Remove cover from bins and separate for sewing.
• Inspect fabric/material for flaws/defects.
• Select thread according to colors of fabric.
• Join pieces using sewing machine according to notes.
• Aligns pieces and trimmings following seams or markings.
• Walk borders to fit cushion top.
• Check for puckering or bad seams.
• Scan ticket to show work is complete.
• Maintain neat and orderly workstation.
• Wear safety glasses and work safely.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Read tickets & notes

Sewing methods

English

Tools

Sewing machine

Scissors

Job description

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SEWER - BORDER

Virginia, Hillsville, VA, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Position Summary:Operates border machine to walk borders around to fit cushions for fabric pieces for upholstering.

Position Responsibilities:

• Must be able to operate border machine to run borders thru.
• Remove cover from bins and separate (unbundle) to prepare for sewing.
• Inspect fabric/material for any flaws and/or defects.
• Selects thread according to colors of fabric.
• Joins pieces together according to sewing notes using sewing machine.
• Aligns pieces and any trimmings following seams, edges or markings on parts.
• Walks borders around to fit cushion top.
• Checks for any puckering or bad seams.
• Scans ticket to show work is complete.
• Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Wears required safety glasses.
• Works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Department Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
• Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• Sew piece according to sewing notes.
• Keep sewing notebook updated and in neat order.
• English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting less than 20 lbs.; occasionally lifting in excess of 35 lbs.; team lift greater weights.
• Push / Pull: Frequently pushing or pulling fabric to/from/on workstation weighing less than 10 lbs.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit 8+ hours. Must be able to sit continuously for majority of work schedule.
• Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of feet and hands required. Must be able to use sewing machine and reach all areas of workstation. Repetitive pinching/pulling of fabric/leather depending on your job.
• Tool Usage: Required to operate a sewing machine and use scissors on/off during entire shift to cut welt cords and clip corners.
• Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled; heated / air-conditioned.
• Vision: Color Determination, observation of patterns, fabric textures and dye tones for quality control.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.

Position Summary:Operates border machine to walk borders around to fit cushions for fabric pieces for upholstering.

Position Responsibilities:

• Must be able to operate border machine to run borders thru.
• Remove cover from bins and separate (unbundle) to prepare for sewing.
• Inspect fabric/material for any flaws and/or defects.
• Selects thread according to colors of fabric.
• Joins pieces together according to sewing notes using sewing machine.
• Aligns pieces and any trimmings following seams, edges or markings on parts.
• Walks borders around to fit cushion top.
• Checks for any puckering or bad seams.
• Scans ticket to show work is complete.
• Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Wears required safety glasses.
• Works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Department Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
• Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• Sew piece according to sewing notes.
• Keep sewing notebook updated and in neat order.
• English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting less than 20 lbs.; occasionally lifting in excess of 35 lbs.; team lift greater weights.
• Push / Pull: Frequently pushing or pulling fabric to/from/on workstation weighing less than 10 lbs.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit 8+ hours. Must be able to sit continuously for majority of work schedule.
• Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of feet and hands required. Must be able to use sewing machine and reach all areas of workstation. Repetitive pinching/pulling of fabric/leather depending on your job.
• Tool Usage: Required to operate a sewing machine and use scissors on/off during entire shift to cut welt cords and clip corners.
• Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled; heated / air-conditioned.
• Vision: Color Determination, observation of patterns, fabric textures and dye tones for quality control.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.

Monday thru Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm; As needed on Saturdays and Weekly Overtime.