Sewing Machine Operator

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JOB TITLE: Sewing Machine Operator

Bargaining Unit Status: Non-Bargaining Unit

FULL-TIME (hours per week: 40) M-F 6:30AM-3:30PM

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and write.
• A minimum of one years’ experience as a sewing machine operator. Satisfactory completion of a sewing class, either at Phoenix or elsewhere, may be substituted for experience.
• Ability to operate both a double needle and single needle sewing machine.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating agency vehicle, have good driving record, valid driver’s license, and/or required level of personal auto insurance.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check, and receive favorable drug screen results, per company requirements.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to arrive early and/or stay late, or work on occasional weekends, if needed.
• Adequate ability in communicating in spoken conversation – adequate volume speech.
• Ability to effectively build and maintain positive working relationships with management and peers.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Supervisor and/or Lead Worker, Manufacturing

POSITIONS SUPERVISED (or Team Lead responsibilities, if applicable):
N/A

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY:
Operates sewing machine to join, hem, reinforce, or decorate articles. Selects sewing supplies such as binding, braid, cord, piping, tape, thread, or welt according to specifications or color of material. Observes stitching to detect defects and notifies lead worker of any machine malfunctions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Places spools of thread on spindle of machine and draws thread through machine guides, tensions, and eye of needle.
• Inserts bobbin into shuttle and draws thread through slot in shuttle wall or draws thread through guide and looper eye.
• Presses knee lever, depresses pedal, or moves hand lever to raise presser foot or spread feed cups.
• Positions parts to be joined under presser foot and needle and lowers presser foot.
• Starts, stops, and controls speed of machine with pedal or knee lever.
• Guides parts under needle following edges, seams, guides on machine bed or markings on part.
• Observes stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor or Sewing Machine Repairer when defects are caused by machine malfunction.
• Selects sewing supplies such as binding, braid, cord, piping, tape, thread, or welt according to specifications or color of material and moves material as necessary.
• Cuts excess thread or material.
• Oils machine.
• Other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THIS POSITION MAY INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Based upon workload demands, may be required to arrive early, work late, or work on occasional weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Adequate ability for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
• Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces and situations.
• Ability to move safely about work area.
• Ability to retrieve items from high and low areas.
• Visual acuity to perceive color, size, depth, shapes, and/or textures.
• Ability to safety retrieve and transport up to 5 pounds an average of 20 times per day.
• Bilateral use of hands for repetitive single grasp, release tasks, and fine manipulation.
• Bilateral ability to use feet (or adaptive device) required for repetitive movement to operate foot controls.
• Ability to reach/bend/squat/twist/kneel several times per day.
• Physical stamina to work at least 8 hours per day.

EMOTIONAL CAPACITIES:

• Must be able to change routine in a positive manner.
• Must be able to follow through on assignments independently.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have stable work behaviors on a daily basis.
• Must have adequate individual coping skills.
• Must be able to maintain good work attendance.
• Must be able to participate in decision making.
• Must be able to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in an effort to maintain a safe work environment.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including "disabled veterans" or veterans with service-connected disabilities, "are encouraged to apply.”
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on disability, being a veteran, female, minority or in another protected group. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.
Phoenix internal and programmatic applicants, and individuals with disabilities, will receive first consideration.
Condition of employment may include compliance with infection prevention protocols recommended by CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.