Sewing Machine Operator

The sewing machine operator operates standard or special industrial sewing machines to perform multiple operations in joining parts of fabricated articles.

The operations performed are repetitive, and a steady pace, accuracy, and quality are the principal requirements. The sewing machine operator is responsible for the quality of caps sewn according to company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Sewing fabric and other raw material components together utilizing multiple and various sewing machines and other equipment utilized to construct baseball caps.
• Set up the machine with appropriate raw materials (i.e. thread, taping, bobbins, etc.) to perform a specific operation.
• Positions parts to be joined under pressure foot and needle and lower presser foot.
• Starts, stops, and controls the speed of the machine, using a foot pedal.
• Guides parts under needle, using fingers and hands, and following edges, seams, guides on machine bed, or markings on part.
• Observes stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor when defects are caused by machine malfunction.
• Selects sewing parts and supplies, such as taping, haircloth, fronts, backs, peak boards, eyelets, sizing, labels, and other supplies according to specifications.
• Oils machine, changes needles, and secures attachments to the machine as needed.
• Counts and stacks parts.
• Keeps all sensitive matters confidential.
• Other duties as assigned including cross-training on various sewing machines and equipment as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform repetitive operations, maintaining speed and accuracy to achieve daily and weekly production requirements.
• Enthusiastic positive person who embraces work with a sense of urgency and persistence.
• Functions as a team player to achieve team goals.
• Able to perform well under pressure and adapt to change easily.
• Ability to consistently reach minimum production requirements
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform basic Mathematical skills and ability to read and understand measurements.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Ability to stand or sit for scheduled work hours.
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work overtime, including Saturdays if needed.
• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions (appropriate footwear).

Education and Experience

Sewing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Travel Requirement

New Era Cap LLC. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.