SEWER - LEATHER

ADP, Inc.; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Conover, NC is seeking a Leather Sewer to prepare and stitch leather pieces for upholstery projects. The role requires reading tickets and sewing notes, sewing leather with appropriate thread and long stitches, and ensuring quality workmanship.

The successful candidate will maintain a clean workstation and adhere to safety guidelines. Responsibilities include operating sewing equipment, inspecting materials for defects, joining pieces as per markings, and handling borders and trims

Qualifications

• English proficiency required to understand tickets and directions.
• Ability to read tickets and job notes for proper assembly.
• Skilled in sewing leather and cushions to specified patterns.
• Knowledge of sewing methods to meet quality standards.
• Capable of operating a stand-up sewing machine if needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machine to join cut leather pieces for upholstering.
• Inspect fabric/material for flaws and defects.
• Join pieces according to sewing notes using sewing machine.
• Align pieces and trimmings following seams and markings.
• Use appropriate thread and long stitch length for leather.
• Handle leather with clips or tape; avoid pins.
• Read work tickets and sew notes for directions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly workstation.

Skills

English

Reading tickets

Leather sewing

Sewing cushions

Quality minded

Job description

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SEWER - LEATHER

Conover, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1320

Position Summary:The marking, cutting and prepping of leather material to be sewed for upholstery. Leather pieces will be flatwork and cushion!

Position Responsibilities:

• Operates sewing machine to join cut leather pieces for upholstering.
• Inspect fabric/material for any flaws and/or defects.
• Joins pieces together according to sewing notes using sewing machine.
• Aligns pieces and any trimmings following seams, edges or markings on parts.
• Use polyester or nylon thread to sew the thick or slick leather material.
• Use a long stitch length for sewing leather.
• Hold leather in place with clips or double-sided tape instead of pins.
• Use a leather sewing needle when sewing leather.
• Use a walking foot or Teflon non-stick foot.
• Secure the threads at the beginning and end of each row by tying them in a knot instead of backstitching.
• Walk borders around cushion.
• Piece borders together.
• Hand welt borders.
• 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:

• English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.
• 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.
• Ability to hand welt borders.
• Good knowledge of regular sewing machine.
• Able to read and understand work tickets and sew note.
• Must be quality minded.

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous knowledge of sewing leather for upholstering of furniture.

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 20 lbs.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit 7+ hours. Must be able to sit continuously for majority of work schedule.
• Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of feet and hands required.
• 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.