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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