Window Shade Assembler — Overtime & Growth Opportunities

Springs Window Fashions; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Horizons Window Fashions in Waukegan, IL is seeking an Assembler/Operator to fabricate, assemble, inspect, and package Roman shades in a fast-paced factory setting. You will work with fabric, sewing machines, and automated equipment to meet quality and production standards, individually and as part of a team.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of manufacturing or sewing experience, especially with industrial sewing machines, and familiarity with window coverings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing, sewing, textile, upholstery, or assembly experience preferred.
• Experience operating industrial sewing machines in a production environment strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with window coverings, Roman shades, soft shades, or drapery fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Roman shade components by hand using hand-held tools and equipment.
• Fabricate Roman shades by installing sewn fabric panels, lift mechanisms, headrails, cords, rings, and related hardware
• Operate production equipment such as automatic screwdrivers, riveters, and other assembly machinery
• Read, interpret, and follow work orders, sewing patterns, measurements, and standard operating procedures
• Measure, cut, and verify fabric dimensions using rulers, tape measures, templates, and calipers; willingness to learn measurement tools as required
• Inspect sewn and assembled products to ensure stitch quality, alignment, strength, and overall appearance
• Identify fabric defects, sewing issues, component problems, or quality concerns and report them to the lead or supervisor
• Accurately track and record production counts, scrap, rework, and defects for each assigned job
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation, including sewing equipment, in accordance with 5S and facility standards
• Follow all safety, quality, and production policies and procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in training as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by management based on business needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Math proficiency

Ability to learn measurement tools

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Horizons Window Fashions in Waukegan, IL is seeking an Assembler/Operator to fabricate, assemble, inspect, and package Roman shades in a fast-paced factory setting. You will work with fabric, sewing machines, and automated equipment to meet quality and production standards, individually and as part of a team.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of manufacturing or sewing experience, especially with industrial sewing machines, and familiarity with window coverings.