Machine Operator- Sewing I

PIP Global Safety (“PIP®”) is a leader in providing innovative personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes Hand Protection, Above-the-Neck Protection, Workwear and Footwear to the industrial, trades, retail and e-tail channels. Every day our PPE is relied upon to help protect industrial workers and construction professionals from injury. As we continue to experience tremendous growth, we are focused on incorporating progressive programs that help our customers trust and feel confident about our brands.
Come Join our Fun and Fast-Paced production team of skilled fabric technicians at our El Paso facility. We specialize in Short and Medium production runs as well as prototyping all types of industrial and cleanroom garments. Primarily working with lighter weight fabrics. Our equipment range encompasses Single needle machines, Sergers, Flatfellers, Bar Tack, Walking-foot, Snap Setters, etc. We are a bi-lingual work environment (English and Spanish).
Job Summary:
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accuracy, attention to detail, quality minded.
• Ability to read, and comprehend, build of material work orders.
* Ensures sewing quality meets written specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Prepares machine by changing needles and thread; securing attachments.
• Maintains quality by inspecting finished product.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions, notifies supervisor of service needs.

Experience with the following machines preferred:

SN single needle and/or double needle

5 threads serge & safety stitch

Flat fell machine – two needles with folder

Bartack machine

Bias folder on SN

Snap equipment

Position Requirements:
• Previous experience as an industrial sewer or production environment beneficial
• Position is a full basis, M to F. Overtime possible.
• Ability to self-start and work in a production environment.

Competitive hourly wage.
Benefits; Package including 401(k) Matching program, vacation, insurance, company provided life insurance.

Rapidly growing, global PPE company that offers a great work environment, casual dress, company events.