SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR//STUDENT STORE/FULL-TIME

Navy Exchange Service Command; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator to operate sewing machines for repairing and creating various fabric articles. Candidates should possess experience in machine operation and a high school diploma or equivalent. This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 12 months of experience operating a power sewing machine.
• High School Diploma or GED may substitute for 6 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates a sewing machine to sew or repair fabric articles.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Sews buttons, hems, and mends tears.

Skills

Sewing

Machine Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

Job Number:

240003L3

Primary Location

Organization

Organization

: Service School Command Pay Range : $18.66

Job Summary:
Performs work which involves operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair wearing apparel and other fabric articles.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in sewing items for authorized patrons. Sews buttons on marked locations, turns material under and sews straight on small items such as pockets, upper edge of cuff for garments, hems, takes in seam allowance, binds straight edge of material, mends tears or rips by straight stitching darns shortens or lengthens trousers or other garments etc.

• Operates a sewing machine and maintains working areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT
Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands arms and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in well lighted and ventilated areas. Areas are often noisy because of numerous machines being operated at the same time. Operators are subject to possible needle punctures and minor thread cuts.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, IF NOT, MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS.

Twelve months experience performing work operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair clothing.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
A High School Diploma or GED may be substituted for 6 months of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands, arms and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.