Sewing Machine Operator

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.