Full-Time Sewing Machine Operator - Lansing

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 2-week 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 ISO-9001 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 Peckham’s safety programs and ergonomic activities is required.
• Must have passed the new hire sewing assessment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.