Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Sewing Department

Position Overview

At Aircraft Covers Inc., we specialize in the creation, design, and production of premium-quality protective aircraft covers and automotive sunshades, meticulously customized to meet the unique needs and preferences of our esteemed customers. The Sewing Machine Operator is responsible for, but not limited to, operating sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of aircraft covers.

Position Responsibilities

• Operate different types of sewing machines (ex., single/double needle, overlock, channel, binding, etc.) to sew customized aircraft covers.
• Read product schematics, match cloth pieces in correct sequences, and verify that dye lots and patterns match prior to sewing.
• Guide fabric under the machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.
• Position items under the needle using marks on the machine(s), clamps, templates, and/or cloths as guides.
• Select supplies such as fasteners, thread, and details (e.g.,s grommets, webbing, ropc) according to job requirements.
• Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles; insert bobbins and thread ends through machine guides and components.
• Mount attachments such as needles, cutting blades, and/or pattern plates and adjust machine guides according to specifications.
• Inspect and repair finished products as needed and make machine adjustments to compensate for errors or quality issues such as defective stitching, thread breaks, or machine malfunctions.
• Record the status of an order at every stage by scanning the job to an iPad.
• Prioritize: Work on orders with the oldest dates

Required Qualifications & Expectations

• Must have at least three years of industrial sewing experience.
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the sewing industry.
• Must be able to sew all types of fabric, including canvas, mylar, and heavy-duty fabrics like vinyl, ballistic, and naugahyde-like materials.
• Must take initiative and have a sense of urgency to increase speed as production increases.
• Must have the ability to learn and follow instructions.
• Must be flexible - Job requires being able to switch from one job to another and then back.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

Additional Required Expectations

• Company Policy & Safety Awareness: Must agree to our policies and ensure best safety practices. Must abide by the agreed upon work schedule (Attendance and Punctuality).
• Team & Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate effectively with other staff members. (Bilingual skills preferred: English and Spanish or Vietnamese)
• Abilities and Quality of Work: Attention to details, asking questions, and inspecting work for accuracy.
• Lead / Self Led Skills: Be self motivated, take initiative, problem solve, have flexibility and be willing to learn new tasks.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Up to 7 hours sitting and doing repetitive motion such as pushing, pulling, and grasping materials.

Other Employment Information

Employment Status

• At Will Employment
• Trial Period: up to one month
• Non-Exempt (hourly)
• Full Time (up to 40 hours per week)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (employer pays 75% of premium).
• Group Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 3.5% 401K Matching Contribution (after 1 month).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Commuter Benefits Program.
• Gym Membership.
• Paid Time Off (after 1 month).
• Holiday Pay (after 1 year).

Shift Schedule: Monday thorugh Friday, from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Reports To: Production Manager.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have with industrial sewing machines?

Experience:

• Industrial Sewing Machine: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person