Sewing Machine Operator

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Opportunities for learning and development

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking an experienced industrial sewer for our Grand Rapids location. The role involves sewing covers for chairs and sofas, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Applicants should have at least six months of experience with industrial sewing machines and a high school diploma or GED.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid vacation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience with industrial sewing machines.
• Ability to thread sewing machine and make adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Sew fabric and vinyl covers for furniture.
• Inspect production materials and communicate quality issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.

Skills

Ability to operate industrial sewing machines

Able to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sew fabric, leather and vinyl covers for chairs, sofas and other furniture as needed.
• Match pieces of cut material together and sew with appropriate stitch to produce a high quality cover.
• Follow written instructions – as well as verbal instruction of the lead sewer.
• Interpret specifications, patterns and job orders.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Inspect production materials.
• Conferee with other team members to meet production schedules.
• Responsible for pursuing further training opportunities for one's own self advancement.
• Responsible for ensuring specified quality verifications and procedures are followed and quality parts are produced.
• Ensure all safety standards are being followed and unsafe acts or conditions are reported.
• Maintain the work area’s cleanliness and organization.
• Responsible for filling out required paperwork.
• Responsible for completion and accuracy of cycle counts.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is performed as required.
• Communicate quality concerns/issues with supervisor, engineering and materials.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Ability to operate a single stitch, double stitch and serge sewing machines. Ability to thread sewing machine and make simple adjustments. 6 months+ experience with industrial sewing machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and product information books. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

BENEFITS

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. One convenient fact about our medical plan is that we offer tele‑visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather! We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer

Applicants in the United States: Leggett & Platt Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accessibility or assistance to apply for career opportunities through this site, please email us to ensure your inquiry is directed to a member of the Human Resources Staff.