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Sewing Machine Operator (Sewer)

Sewing Machine Operator (Sewer)

HDT GlobalSpokane, WA, US
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Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial / commercial products since 1937.

Primary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Operates all types of sewing machines with single and / or double needle
  • Places spool 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 lopper eye
  • Presses knee lever, depresses pedal, or moves hand lever to raise presser foot
  • Positions parts to be sewn under presser foot and needle and lowers presser foot
  • Starts, stops, and controls speed of machine with pedal
  • Locks end of material with back-stitch
  • Guides parts under needle following edges, seams, guides on machine bed or markings on part
  • Makes sure all pattern marks line up to each other
  • Observes face and back stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor when defects are caused by machine malfunction
  • Observes workmanship at previously made parts and subassemblies to detect defects and notifies supervisor or quality control inspector
  • Performs any repair or corrective sewing as required by the supervisor
  • Selects sewing supplies such as binding, braid, cord, piping, tape, thread or webbing, according to specifications or color of material
  • Cuts excess thread or material. Oils and cleans machine in accordance with the maintenance instructions
  • Cleans work station area on a daily basis
  • Reports daily activities using labor report cards
  • Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Adheres to all quality and safety standards
  • Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

What We Offer :

  • Employees (and their families) are covered by Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Employees are covered by Short Term and Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Paid 100% by the company
  • 401(k) plan
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 80 Hours Accrued PTO first year

    • Education / Experience / Other Skills & Abilities :

  • High school diploma or GED preferred. In lieu of diploma, relevant work experience demonstrating the required job skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the job.
  • 1-3 years of industry experience.
  • Performs operations using units of length, width and depth, adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides in all units of measuring while using whole numbers.

    • Disclaimer : This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

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    Sewing Machine Operator • Spokane, WA, US