Sewing Machine Operator

Savaria; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 16,531,200 - 24,796,800; Full time

Job summary

Savaria in Greenville, SC seeks a Sewing Machine Operator to cut fabric, operate sewing machines, trim threads, and fold products with inserts to meet the production schedule. The role requires standing and handling fabric, with occasional lifting up to 25 lbs, in a moderate-noise environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and at least 2 years of industrial sewing experience, along with the ability to follow established procedures and maintain safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 2+ years of industrial sewing experience.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Cut, sew, trim threads and fold products according to guidelines.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Assist in manual cutting of fabric/product.
• Perform additional duties as requested by management.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Reading instructions

Quality monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Sewing Machine Operator performs the tasks of cutting fabric / product, operating sewing machines, trimming threads and folding product with the appropriate user inserts, ensuring that the sewing production schedule is met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut, sew, trim threads and fold products, according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Assist in manual cutting of fabric / product.
• Perform additional duties as requested / required by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

• Follow policies and procedures.
• Be consistently at work and on time.
• Complete tasks on time or notify management with an alternate plan.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and/or short memos.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TENING

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 or more years of industrial sewing experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee may occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch during shift. Employee will be required to regularly sit, use hand to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position works in an environment with moderate noise levels.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Handicare/Span provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.