Sewing Machine Operator I-III

Industries of the Blind, Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Industries of the Blind, Greensboro is seeking a sewing machine operator to contribute to efficient production and high-quality outputs. The role involves operating single- and double- needle and overlock sewing machines within established production rates.

Team-based environment requires you to move between operations, learn new tasks, and assist coworkers including those with disabilities. Attention to detail and strict adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial sewing machines and meeting production rates.
• Ability to perform multiple operations with accuracy.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate single-needle, double-needle, and overlock sewing machines per quality standards.
• Move between operations and learn new tasks as needed.
• Maintain speed and accuracy while following safety protocols.
• Assist teammates and help blind coworkers when needed.
• Adjust machines for correct stitch count and perform defect repairs.
• Monitor product quality to ensure high standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Able to perform 3+ operations for level II/III.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Ruler reading/measurement

Staying on shift

Tools

Snips & scissors

Needle threaders

Bobbin threading

Machine adjustment

Job description

Job Summary

Serves as a critical member of the sewing operation by producing quality products that meet production quotas. Works as a collaborative member of the team helping to reach overall department goals and objectives.

Essential Duties

• Proficient in sewing single needle, double needle and surge machine meeting quality and production standards.
• Experience working on industrial sewing machines, meeting production rates.
• Able to move from one operation to the next, open to learning new operations and products.
• Works with speed and accuracy, attentive to detail and follows all safety protocols.
• Thread sewing machine for team members and help blind coworkers when needed.
• Adjust machines to ensure proper stitch count.
• Perform repairs for sewing defects and monitors product to verify high quality standards
• Successfully completes any other duties and responsibilities designated by supervision
• Able to perform 3 or more operations and felling while meeting production and quality standards is needed for a level II or III

• Proficient in sewing single needle, double needle and surge machine meeting quality and production standards.
• Experience working on industrial sewing machines, meeting production rates.
• Able to move from one operation to the next, open to learning new operations and products.
• Works with speed and accuracy, attentive to detail and follows all safety protocols.
• Thread sewing machine for team members and help blind coworkers when needed.
• Adjust machines to ensure proper stitch count.
• Perform repairs for sewing defects and monitors product to verify high quality standards
• Successfully completes any other duties and responsibilities designated by supervision
• Able to perform 3 or more operations and felling while meeting production and quality standards is needed for a level II or III

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Skills And Abilities

• Use standard tools such as snips, scissors, tweezers, needle threaders, etc.
• Thread machines, change bobbins and needles, start machine, align materials, control pedal, and sew straight lines
• Strong understanding of quality standards for assigned tasks and verify that product quality is acceptable
• Distinguish between standard types of stitches and seams, able to measure stitches, read standard ruler, or otherwise ensure highly quality standards in production of products
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to stand and use external dexterities for an entire shift

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for an entire 8-hour shift while continuously working on a sewing machine
• Prolonged periods of moving, twisting, reaching and turning materials to complete assigned tasks
• Requires memory recall of detailed instructions and safety protocol
• Ability to stand 8 hours a da
• Ability to keep hand and arm steady while moving operating sewing machine

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities