Peckham Inc. Apparel Sewing Trainee Level 2

SUMMARY

This entry level Apparel Sewing Machine Operator position is responsible for the accurate alignment of fabric garments and materials under needles using marks on machines clamps templates cloth and notches as guides. This position guides garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser foot pedals to sew parts together. This position handles garments: folding bagging labeling using scissors to trim threads threading and tying hangers zipper pulls or plastic cord locks.

This position requires successful completion of the 2week Apparel Sewing Training program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate single needle sewing machines to perform basic sewing steps that automatically join reinforce or decorate material or articles such as Velcro webbing labels or tags.
• Operate basic automated and/or bartacking (PLK) machines to perform basic sewing steps that automatically join reinforce or decorate material or articles such as Velcro webbing cord or labels.
• Align fabric garments and materials under needles using marks on machines clamps templates jigs cloth and notches as guides.
• Align material pieces in correct order prior to sewing and verify that dye lots and patterns match.
• Meet or exceed proficiency rating of 90 on one basic step or other equivalent combination of step difficulty and rating.
• Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles clamps and feet using presser hand or foot pedals to sew parts together.
• Place cord spools of thread or other materials on spindles insert bobbins thread ends through machine guides and thread needles as necessary.
• Trim excess threads from garments after sewing using scissors nippers or automatic trimming machines.
• Select supplies such as fasteners and thread to meet job requirements.
• Inspect garments and check repair tags on garments to locate defects or damage. Repair mistakes or mark quality issues as necessary.
• Observe machine operations and identify problems such as defective stitching breaks in thread or machine malfunctions and report such defects to supervisors or mechanics.
• Work with supervisor towards meeting performance standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Practice LEAN principles and 5S concepts
• Support ISO9001 and Peckham Inc. Quality Management Systems requirements.
• Support Peckham Inc.s vision value culture and commitment to excellent customer services to all customers and stakeholders.
• Participation in Peckhams safety programs and ergonomic activities is required.
• Must have passed the new hire sewing assessment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of numbers and the ability to count.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must meet attendance requirements 9 of 10 days during training).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to receive constructive feedback.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit and walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and communicate effectively to others. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Person needs to have the ability to ask questions and voice concern in relation to work and work environment.

OTHER INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform other jobrelated duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information height weight marital status veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. EEO is Law

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SPECIAL NOTES

These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information height weight marital status veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

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Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process providing documents in an alternate format using a sign language interpreter or using specialized equipment.

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