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SEWER - CUSHION

Location
Conover, NC, US
Workplace
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About this role

Position Summary: Operates sewing machine to join cut fabric pieces for upholstering.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Operates sewing machine to join cut fabric pieces for upholstering.
  • Remove cover from bins and separate (unbundle) to prepare for sewing.
  • Inspect fabric/material for any flaws and/or defects.
  • Selects thread according to colors of fabric.
  • Joins pieces together according to sewing notes using sewing machine.
  • Aligns pieces and any trimmings following seams, edges or markings on parts.
  • Checks for any puckering or bad seams.
  • Inspect completed product after it is sewn. 
  • Scans ticket to show work is complete.
  • Places completed cover in assigned buggy.
  • Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
  • Maintains neat and orderly work station.
  • Wears required safety glasses.
  • Works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Department Supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
  • Must be able to join cushion boxing to make TC cushions, bench cushions, and square cushions.
  • Must be able to sew box cushions, ottomans, stripes, flow match, spot, 4 way design and throw pillows.
  • Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
  • May be required to operate stand-up sewing machine.
  • Sew piece according to sewing notes.
  • Keep sewing notebook updated and in neat order.
  • English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.

 

Physical demands and work environment:

  • Lift / Carry: Frequently lifting less than 20 lbs.; occasionally lifting in excess of 35 lbs.; team lift greater

weights.

  • Push / Pull: Frequently pushing or pulling fabric to/from/on workstation weighing less than 10 lbs.
  • Sitting: Must be able to sit 8+ hours.  Must be able to sit continuously for majority of work schedule.
  • Reach / Handle / Grasp: Repetitive use of feet and hands required. Must be able to use sewing machine and reach all areas of workstation. Repetitive pinching/pulling of fabric/leather depending on your job.
  • Tool Usage: Required to operate a sewing machine and use scissors on/off during entire shift to cut welt cords and clip corners.
  • Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled; heated / air-conditioned.
    • Vision:  Color Determination, observation of patterns, fabric textures and dye tones for quality control.
    • Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.

 

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