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Job Location drjobs

Auburn Hills, MI - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Overview
The responsibilities of the Sewing technician are to sew stitch and finish product to customer project requirements and scope. This individual will work with a wide variety of fabrics and be involved with complex patterning using sergers and other industrial sewing machines.
Essential Job Functions
  • Uses measuring devices and mathematical formulas to determine best use of materials needed for job.
  • Prepares machine by changing needles and thread oiling and changing bobbin and securing attachments.
  • Sews materials together by using industrial sewing machines.
  • Follows written job work orders to determine means of finishing product.
  • Completes various finishing of graphic products including pillowcase metal frames zippers.
  • In addition to sewing clean/fit and Velcro frames
  • Completes work according to customer requirements for accuracy and in time allotted for job.
  • Measure existing frames for patterning purposes and ability to adjust fabric once fit on frame.
  • Read and verify pattern accuracy.
  • Offers solutions to sewing problems at hand and long-term improvements in sewing procedures.
  • Train new team members.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on sewing equipment.
  • -Utilize computerized order entry system to log jobs in and out of department or to track job orders.
  • Perform general housekeeping and inventory functions within the lessons learned for projects where we can identify areas of improvement.
  • Ability to live pattern
Qualifications
  • Must be able to sew a variety of materials including vinyl and stretch fabric.
  • Strong background using sergers sewing vinyl and stretch fabric installing zippers and sewing pillowcase applications.
  • Must have experience sewing Velcro and SEG
  • Must be proficient with installing zippers and creating pillowcases.
  • Must be proficient in math able to use measuring devices able to understand dimensions and proportions.
  • Must be able to detect minor physical defects.
  • Ability to multi-task various projects with high level of detail
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Must be an effective communicator
  • Eager to learn take initiative and leadership skills with a mindset of ownership
  • Must be a team player with a positive attitude and strong time management skills
  • Willingness in training and constructive criticism
  • Frequent use of climbing (ladders and tables) while holding fabric
  • Must be able to read and understand all job orders.
  • Pass sewing test
  • Pass pre-employment drug test
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma required.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with industrial sewing prefer experience in exhibit/display environment.
  • Background in costume design upholstering or fashion design preferred.
  • Experience with sewing for 3d displays and/or metal frames preferred.
Physical Demands
  • Requires standing walking or bending for entire shift.
  • Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Work Conditions
  • Must be able to work extended hours with little advance notice to meet project deadlines.
  • Must be capable of completing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to fumes airborne particles dust or dirt

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