Sewing Machine Operator - Murdoch Developmental Center

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator (S) to construct, alter, and mend garments according to customer needs. You will measure customers for proper fit, cut and sew clothing, and repair items while maintaining equipment and a clean work area.

Responsibilities include modifying garment styles per specifications, coordinating with customers, and handling linen-related tasks in a 6:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday schedule at a 24/7 residential facility.

Qualifications

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the Linen Room in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel and adapt to different maturity/behavior levels.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment/supplies up to 200 lbs.
• Knowledge of laundry/linen practices and the regulations governing these functions in a long term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Construct, alter, and mend garments according to customer needs and patterns.
• Measure customers with a tape to ensure proper fit.
• Cut, sew, and assemble clothing using commercial machines.
• Repair garments (hemming, buttons, zippers, patches) and modify styles per specifications.
• Maintain sewing equipment, inventory, and workspace cleanliness.
• Communicate with customers to understand preferences.

Skills

Linen care

Equipment handling

Heavy lifting

Customer communication

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Murdoch Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Sewing Machine Operator (S)

Position Number

60050746

Grade

NC01

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The primary duties of this position is to construct, alter, and mend garments and textile items according to customer needs. Measure customers using tape measures to ensure proper fit of garments. Cut sew and assemble clothing using patterns and commercial sewing machines. Repair damaged garments to include but not limited to hemming, replacing buttons or zippers, and patching holes. Modify garment styles and fit based on customer specifications. Maintain sewing equipment, inventory, and work area cleanliness. Communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs and preferences. Sew red boarders on some of the linen.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00

This is a Repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered for Position.

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the Linen Room in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel, as well as being willing to handle individual based on whatever maturity and/or behavior level they are currently functioning
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment/supplies, up to 200lbs. etc.
• Must be knowledgeable of laundry/linen practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing these functions in a long term care facility.

Schedule:

6:30am-3:00pm Monday-Friday

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

About Murdoch Developmental Center:

Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry

To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center:
https://vimeo.com/268881255

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be
• must be submitted by 11:59pm prior to the closing date.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of