🧵 Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Location : Ammeraal Beltech – Franklin Park, IL
Shift : First Shift | Monday–Friday | 7 : 00 AM – 3 : 30 PM
Environment : Climate-controlled facility
🛠️ Position Overview
Ammeraal Beltech is seeking a skilled Industrial Sewing Machine Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling medical pads and restraint straps using industrial sewing machines. Your work ensures the durability and reliability of products used in hospital environments. Precision, attention to detail, and mechanical aptitude are essential.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Operate industrial sewing machines to join or reinforce materials
- Identify and prioritize purchase orders in the production queue
- Thread machines and adjust settings based on fabric type and project specs
- Position materials accurately using fabric markings or edges as guides
- Adjust machine controls (knobs, screws, dials) for optimal stitching performance
- Guide foam and fabric under the presser foot for topstitching and seam closure
- Utilize a topstitch machine (training provided) for boot pad finishing
- Inspect and repair stitching defects as directed
- Monitor machine operation and report malfunctions
- Maintain workstation cleanliness and perform routine machine maintenance (e.g., oiling bobbins, changing needles)
- Identify and report non-conforming materials
✅ Qualifications
Basic English comprehension (oral and written)Basic math skillsStrong attention to detail and hand-eye coordinationAbility to sit for extended periods (8+ hours / day)Adaptability to a fast-paced production environmentKnowledge of industrial sewing machine operationPrevious experience in industrial sewing preferredAbility to use measuring tools and read blueprintsUnderstanding of purchase order prioritization🧍 Physical Requirements
Repetitive hand and wrist movementsModerate physical effort to feed materials under presser footExtended periods of sitting🎁 Benefits Package
Paid vacation and holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insuranceSupplemental insurance options : short-term / long-term disability, accident, life401(k) with company match (eligible after 30 days)