Sewing Machine Operator

Veterans Health Administration; Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Veterans Health Administration’s ESS Laundry Service in Madison, WI is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator. The role operates industrial sewing equipment, performs repairs on linen and uniforms, and alters items as needed to support patient care and facility operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining uniform inventory records, distributing clean linens, fabricating special items, and ensuring a clean, sanitary work area.

Formación

• Operate commercial/industrial sewing equipment.
• Repair linens and uniforms; alter as needed.
• Issue uniforms to employees per VA/hospital policies.
• Maintain accuracy of uniform inventory and records.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain uniform inventory cards and provide records to supervisor.
• Sort and hang clean uniforms; manage Uniform Exchange Room.
• Inspect linen and uniforms; perform repairs as needed.
• Estimate supplies and materials for sewing operations; communicate needs to supervisor.
• Fabricate special items for patient care (oversized garments, restraints).
• Adjust sewing machinery; ensure a clean, sanitary work area.
• Provide relief in the laundry production area when necessary.

Conocimientos

Sewing machine operation

Uniform handling

Record keeping

Special-item fabrication

Herramientas

Industrial sewing machine

Button machine

Marking machine

Heat patch machine

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at VA Madison, WI in the ESS Laundry Service. The incumbent operates under the direction of the Work Leader. The individual may be assigned any of the described duties on a give day as the laundry production/ distribution/ uniform exchange is dependent on the amount of linen and uniforms received for processing and the clean linen and uniforms to be distributed.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties includes but not limited: Operate a commercial and industrial sewing machine, a button machine, a marking machine, and a heat patch machine. Required to make or repair sheets, bedspreads, pillowcases, and all other regular linen items. Alters uniforms as necessary at the time of initial issue; issues uniforms to employees according to VA and hospital policies.

Maintains accurate employee record uniform inventory cards; provides record information to the supervisor as is required. Sorts and hangs clean uniforms received and operated the Uniform Exchange Room. Is responsible for examining all linen and uniforms making all necessary repairs. Determines if items should be salvaged and maintains accurate records of all salvaged items.

Estimates supplies and materials needed in the sewing operation; keeps supervisor informed of the supply levels to ensure that these are adequately maintained. Must be able to fabricate special items required for patient care, such as oversized pajamas and bathrobes, special surgical linens, and restraints. Adjusts the machinery which does not require special tools or new parts. Monitors work area to assure a clean and sanitary condition.

Provides relief in the laundry production area when necessary. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Sewing Machine Operator/PD012760 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $22.83 – $26.63/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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