Sewing Machine Operator Working as a Sewing Machine Operator, you will be responsible for manufacturing tactical sewn goods for Defense Mechanisms (DBA Enlightened Equipment).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.
