Sewing Repair Specialist

Rock House Farm; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Upholstery Plant 2 in Hickory, NC is seeking a Sewing Repair Specialist to operate sewing machines and repair upholstered furniture parts. You will sew cushions, borders, backs, and flatwork, adjust for various fabrics, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Ideal candidates have a High school diploma or GED and can read and follow detailed sewing specs. Cross-training across departments may be available to expand skills and production capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in marking/cutting is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow sewing specs and notes.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines to repair upholstered furniture parts.
• Sew cushions, borders, backs, and flatwork with topstitch and welt.
• Adjust machines for different fabrics.
• Maintain equipment and keep workspace orderly.
• Work as part of a team to meet production goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

# Sewing Repair SpecialistCentury Upholstery Plant 2 - Hickory, NC 28601## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayTravel PercentageNone## Description**Summary Job Description**This position operates a sewing machine, aligning various fabrics and/or leathers repairing applicable parts for upholstered furniture.**Essential Duties*** Able to sew different product including cushions, borders, backs, flatwork, etc. (top stitch, saddle stitch & welt)* Ability to adhere to established sewing standards* Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics* Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and a demonstrated attention to detail* Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided* Maintains equipment and work area in an orderly manner* Must be able to work with different types of sewing machines* Must be able to work off production ticket to sew fabric to request* Must follow all safety policies and procedures* Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals* Learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as needed## Qualifications**Position Requirements*** High school diploma or GED preferred* Previous marking/cutting experience a plus**Physical Requirements**The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks* Must be able to work in noisy environments* Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed* Occasionally lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 26-50 lbs with assistance if needed.