SEWING OPERATOR NC

SBI - Corsicana Mattress; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SBI - Corsicana Mattress is hiring a Sewing Operator to operate and tend sewing machines, joining and reinforcing materials and ensuring quality stitching. The role requires good hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle physical tasks in a manufacturing setting.

Full-time position with standard 40-hour weeks. Occasional travel to support projects may be required; strong English proficiency and attention to detail are essential for successful performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of sewing or related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English required; bilingualism preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines and tend equipment; adjust controls and stitching speed.
• Refer to orders for sewing and select appropriate materials.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available before starting work.
• Start and test sewing machines at shift start and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented

Proficiency in English

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year experience

Bilingual preferred

Job description

Summary/Objective

The role of the Sewing Operator is responsible to operate and tend sewing machines to perform sewing operations. This includes joining and reinforcing materials. Sewing machine operators handle work on a large scale as they are required to operate and tend to industrial machineries.

Essential Functions

• Sewing machine operators adjust machine controls and regulate stitching speeds for every sewing project that they work on. It is important for sewing machine operators to possess in depth knowledge of sewing machinery and the manufacturing industry. They also need to have sound hand-eye coordination and be able to cope with moderate physical effort.
• Refer to orders for sewing and selecting appropriate materials
• Ensure that all materials and auxiliary supplies are available prior to beginning work
• Start sewing machinery at the beginning of a shift and test it for proper functionality
• Address any discrepancies or problems faced during the testing period
• Draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of the sewing project
• Position materials under needles to sew them together or make patterns
• Replace and rethread needles for a subsequent project or in case of the existing one needing more thread
• Sew missing stitches or replacement parts in accordance to repair instructions provided
• Observe operations to detect any faults or defects in stitching.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

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Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

The employee is often required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee may be required to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time 40/hour.

Travel

Occasional travel required to other facilities across the U.S to support projects.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 years’ experience
• Proficiency in English
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Customer-oriented and cool-tempered
• Previous industry experience a plus
• Attention to detail

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

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Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable).

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AAP/EEO Statement.

Corsicana Mattress Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Corsicana Mattress Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

Corsicana Mattress Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Corsican Mattress Company employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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.