SEWER - CUSHION

Vanguard Furniture Company; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Company in Conover, NC, is seeking a dedicated sewer to operate sewing machines and assemble upholstered cushions. You will read tickets, follow sewing notes, and ensure quality across TC, bench, and square cushions.

The role requires standing, manual handling, and adherence to safety protocols in a heated/air-conditioned indoor environment. Attention to detail and familiarity with sewing methods are essential, with responsibilities including trimming, stitching, quality

Qualifications

• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
• Must be able to join cushion boxing to make TC cushions, bench cushions, and square cushions.
• Must be able to sew box cushions, ottomans, stripes, flow match, spot, 4 way design and throw pillows.
• Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• May be required to operate stand-up sewing machine.
• Sew piece according to sewing notes.
• Keep sewing notebook updated and in neat order.
• English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.

Responsibilities

• Operates sewing machine to join cut fabric pieces for upholstering.
• Remove cover from bins and separate to prepare for sewing.
• Inspect fabric/material for flaws and defects.
• Selects thread according to colors of fabric.
• Joins pieces together according to sewing notes using sewing machine.
• Aligns pieces and trimmings following seams, edges or markings.
• Checks for puckering or bad seams.
• Inspect completed product after it is sewn.
• Scan ticket to show work is complete.
• Place completed cover in assigned buggy.
• Repair own defects before starting on new piece.
• Maintain neat and orderly work station.
• Wear required safety glasses.
• Work safely and report unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Ticket reading

Sewing skills

Quality control

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

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SEWER - CUSHION

Conover, NC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1161

Position Summary:Operates sewing machine to join cut fabric pieces for upholstering.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operates sewing machine to join cut fabric pieces for upholstering.
• 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.
• Checks for any puckering or bad seams.
• Inspect completed product after it is sewn.
• Scans ticket to show work is complete.
• Places completed cover in assigned buggy.
• 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 able to join cushion boxing to make TC cushions, bench cushions, and square cushions.
• Must be able to sew box cushions, ottomans, stripes, flow match, spot, 4 way design and throw pillows.
• Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• May be required to operate stand-up sewing machine.
• 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.