TOPSTITCH SEWER

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc in Conover, NC is seeking a TOPSTITCH SEWER to operate a double-needle sewing machine and assemble fabric pieces for upholstery. You will read tickets and notes, select threads, and join pieces with precision to meet quality standards.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to stand and handle fabric, and adherence to safety and housekeeping guidelines in a heated/air-conditioned indoor environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
• Must be able to use double needle sewing machine.
• Must be able to sew throw pillows, stripes, flow match, spot, and 4 way design.
• Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and able to meet quality specs.

Responsibilities

• Remove cover from bins and prepare for sewing.
• Inspect fabric for flaws and defects.
• Select thread colors according to fabric.
• Join pieces using the double needle sewing machine.
• Align pieces along seams and markings.
• Check for puckering or poor seams.
• Scan ticket to confirm completion.
• Place finished work in the designated buggy.
• Maintain tidy workstation and report safety issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Read tickets & notes

Double-needle sewing machine

Sewing pillows & patterns

Quality-focused sewing

English language proficiency

Tools

Double needle sewing machine

Sewing scissors

Job description

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TOPSTITCH SEWER

Conover, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1310

Position Summary:Operates double needle sewing machine to join cut fabric pieces for upholstering.

Position Responsibilities:

• Remove cover from bins and separate (unbundle) to prepare for sewing.
• Inspect fabric/material for any flaws and/or defects.
• Selects thread according to colors of fabric.
• Joins pieces together according to sewing notes using double needle sewing machine.
• Aligns pieces and any trimmings following seams, edges or markings on parts.
• Checks for any puckering or bad seams.
• Scans ticket to show work is complete.
• Places completed cover in assigned buggy.
• Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Wears required safety glasses.
• Works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Department Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
• Must be able to use double needle sewing machine.
• Must be able to sew throw pillows, stripes, flow match, spot, and 4 way design.
• Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• Sew piece according to sewing notes.
• Keep sewing notebook updated and in neat order.
• English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting less than 20 lbs.; occasionally lifting in excess of 35 lbs.; team lift greater

weights.

• Push / Pull: Frequently pushing or pulling fabric to/from/on workstation weighing less than 10 lbs.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit 7+ hours. Must be able to sit continuously for majority of work schedule.
• Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of feet and hands required. Must be able to use sewing machine and reach all areas of workstation. Repetitive pinching/pulling of fabric/leather depending on your job.
• Tool Usage:Required to operate a sewing machine and use scissors on/off during entire shift to cut welt cords and clip corners.
• Environment:Indoors, environmentally controlled; heated / air-conditioned.
• Vision: Color Determination, observation of patterns, fabric textures and dye tones for quality control.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.