Sewing Machine Operator

Sewing Machine Operator

Summary

Appleton Awning Shop is a family-owned company that has been in business over 100 years. We strive to provide our customers with the best solutions possible for the fire industry, boat covers, awnings, repairs and custom projects.

Job Description

This position is for a full time (40 hours/week) Sewing Machine Operator in our Fire Truck Industry Department. We are looking for someone that is a team player with excellent attention to detail to sew parts together for the fire truck industry nationwide. Previous Sewing Machine experience a plus, but we are willing to train enthusiastic candidates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate industrial Sewing Machines and prepare machine by changing needles and thread, oiling and changing bobbin, and securing attachments.
• Properly operate a heat cutter to cut various types of material.
• Sewing products together with a wide range of materials.
• Meet delivery deadlines by working with the team to ensure products are made correctly, with good quality and meet production goals set by supervisor.
• Ability to follow prints and written instructions with excellent attention to detail.
• Understand quality requirements and how this position affects quality: on time delivery, time and material tracking, and meeting customer requirements.
• Monitor material inventory and place order requests as needed to ensure an efficient production work flow.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area with safety being a priority.

Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fraction to decimal conversion with provided conversion chart.
• Read a tape measure in feet and inches.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time during each shift.
• Good communication and willing to ask questions and take notes.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize orders.
• Willing to learn and train in various areas of service that is provided to our customers, such as repairs, boats, awnings, and custom projects.
• Ability to lift or maneuver objects up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour based on experience

Benefits:

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedule with the ability to make up time for appointments
• Paid Time Off – For the first year PTO is prorated and 2 weeks of PTO after the first calendar year
• Employer covers cost of short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• Hours of operation are between 6:45am – 5:15pm
• Occasional overtime requested, but not mandatory

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Sewing experience preferred, but not mandatory

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person