Sewing Machine Operator

Davita Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in Appleton, WI, is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess basic math skills. The role involves operating various sewing machines and ensuring quality control of products. Join a company with over 100 years of service and immediate hiring opportunities.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Able to perform repetitive motions and operate scissors.
• Basic knowledge of geometry preferred.
• Able to lift up to 70lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines and prepare machines.
• Follow prints and written instructions with detail.
• Maintain clean and organized work area while prioritizing safety.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Reading a Tape Measure

Repetitive Hand Motions

Job description

Position Title: Sewing Machine Operator



Wage: $17.00 - $20.00/hour



Shift: 1st



Hours: 6:45am - 5:15pm (Monday - Thursday), 6:45 - 5:00pm (Friday)



Do you have experience with a sewing machine? Are you looking for your next opportunity with a family-owned business in Appleton, WI that has been in business for over 100 years? Apply today!



Sewing Machine Operator Responsibilities:

- Operate industrial sewing machines and prepare machines by changing needles and thread, oiling and changing bobbin and securing attachments

- Operate machinery including automatic feed cutter, handheld hot knife, slide track rotary cutter, pneumatic grommet machines, pressurized die press, grinder to sharpen scissors, chop saw, band saw, etc.

- Operate computer program for automated machines that can mark and cut material orders

- Operate various types of equipment to move material and orders including hand pallet jacks, hydraulic lift, carts and dolly

- Operate hand tools including scissors, drill, hand press and hand clamps

- Hand cut a variety of materials in various departments based on prints or patterns

- Draw or create patterns

- Follow prints and written instructions with excellent attention to detail

- Sew products together with a wide range of materials

- Meet delivery deadlines by working with the team to ensure products are made correctly

- Prepare and package completed orders for shipments or deliveries

- Monitor material inventory and place order requests as needed to ensure an efficient production workflow

- Maintain clean and organized work area with safety being a priority



Requirements for Sewing Machine Operator:

- Excellent attention to detail and quality control

- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fraction to decimal conversion with provided conversion chart

- Basic knowledge of geometry and geometric calculations preferred

- Able to read a tape measure in feet and inches to 1/8"

- Able to perform repetitive hand motions to operate scissors and handheld cutting knife

- Able to ascend/descend a ladder no greater than 6 feet tall

- Able to kneel, stoop, bend and reach above shoulder height repetitively

- Able to properly lift objects weighing 40lbs unassisted on a regular basis and up to 70lbs (with assistance) from floor to work surface height and/or shelving of varying heights


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