Title: Sewing Machine Operator
Department: Operations
Reports to: Production Manager
Type: Full-Time Hourly/flexible scheduling
Overview:
Working as a Sewing Machine Operator, you will be responsible for manufacturing tactical sewn goods for Defense Mechanisms (DBA Enlightened Equipment).
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities and duties of this position are, but not limited to:
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures;
- Follows all quality methods, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency of work;
- Reads order-specific job travelers and/or engineered drawings to ensure each order is produced to specifications;
- Uses an industrial sewing machine and/or serger/overlock machine;
- Completes all job duties within given time constraints;
- Performs other duties as assigned;
- Cross-trains between several different jobs;
- Cleans and maintains work area;
- Pursues continuous improvement to improve the efficiency of job duties and workflow;
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment;
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision;
- Needs good visual judgment to notice errors and/or defects;
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure;
- Have a positive attitude and be able to manage your time accordingly;
- Good written and oral communication skills;
- Must be able to manage time appropriately.
Physical Requirements and Environment:
- Must be physically capable of safely lifting a minimum of 30 lbs. without assistance;
- Involves sitting for long periods as required;
- Requires repetitive movement and extensive use of hands;
- Requires good hand-eye coordination and good eyesight
Preferred Position Qualifications:
- A high school diploma, GED, or higher;
- Previous sewing experience.
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- Immediate 100 hours of PTO granted (50 hours start January 1st and are refreshed July 1st)
- Company pays 70% of medical insurance, 100% of vision and dental insurance, and we match 5% for our 401(k)
- We offer a flexible working schedule and are open 58 hours per week, You let us know when you can work to make your 40 hours. The building is open Monday through Thursday, 6 am - 6 pm, and on Friday we are open 6 am - 4 pm.
- Pay starts at $16.40 per hour; yearly increases are based on your quality and efficiency, and you could earn up to an additional $2.00 per year. The current hourly pay caps at $24.07/hr.
- Temperature-controlled, clean work environment.