Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required., Ability to follow written and verbal instructions., Experience with sewing machines and manual operations preferred., Must be 18 years or older and able to perform difficult manual tasks..

Key responsibilities:

Operate various types of sewing machines according to specifications.

Check safety devices and ensure they are in working order.

Retrieve and distribute materials as needed for production.

Meet production and quality standards consistently.

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Puerto Rico - Cabo Rojo - Cabo Rojo, PR

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $9.25 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Manufacturing

Description

Sewing Machine Operator II- PR

Position title: Sewing Machine Operator II

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Supervises: N/A.

Position summary:

Operates various types of machines and utilizes various sewing machines to sew to the proper specifications as outlined in the quality control procedure manual. Moves material from one section to another for maximum efficiency.

Duties and responsibilities:

Check all safety devices to assure they are always in working order and in place
Retrieve and/or distribute materials as needed
Operate One-Step and/or two-step Automatic Machines (Labels, Snaps, Grommets, Bag Sealing, and other automated sewing machines)
Operate Flat Seam Machine
Perform Bartack Operations with or without Guides
Perform Manual Operations (Folding, Packing, Marking and Turning)
Perform Serger Operations with or without Guides
Perform Single Needle Operations with or without Guides
Meet Production/Quality Standard consistently for Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 as needed per operation.
Oversees the production of their area and follows up their progress.
Makes decisions and executes on line balancing to comply with daily production.
Maintains a professional work environment for their co-workers.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Must have the ability to follow instructions
Must have ability to understand written and/or verbal instructions
Ability to perform Difficult Manual Operations
Thread Machine
Change/Thread Bobbin
Change Needle
Ability to sit for long periods of time while maneuvering various objects/supplies

Education and work experience:

Must be 18 years or older
Can be trained to perform job

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