Sewing Operator I (1st shift) - $19.34/hour - No Sundays! chez Sigvaris Inc

Description

Sigvaris is currently looking for a Sewing Operator I to join our team in Holland, MI.  As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products.  We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best.  Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the Sewing Operator I is responsible for performing all tasks involved in the production of sewing various garments.

TWO SCHEDULES TO CHOOSE FROM - BOTH in 1st SHIFT:

     • Monday to Thursday: 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you have to work overtime, it will be on Friday.

     • Monday to Thursday: 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AND Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.  If you have to work overtime, it will be an additional 4 hours on Friday.

*Overtime work will not be on a Sunday!

PAY PLUS BONUSES:

     • $19.34 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year.

     • Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.*

*Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties and responsibilities are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

     • Able to sew all products in work cell with minimal direction.

     • Follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is efficient and safe as possible.

     • Reads work orders or production schedules to determine specifications.

     • Sets up, tests, and adjusts machines according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.

     • Cuts fabrics using patterns or templates.

     • Monitors machine operations to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.

     • Positions items under needles, using marks on machine clamps, templates, or cloth as guides.

     • Places spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, inserts bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.

     • Matches cloth pieces in correct sequence prior to sewing them, and verifies that dye lots and patterns match.

     • Guides garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.

     • Examines completed work pieces for defects and sorts defective pieces according to types of flaws.

     • Maintains, cleans, and lubricates machines.

     • Complies with all OSHA and company safety rules.

     • Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.

          o Interacts with external and internal customers in a timely manner conducive to continued positive relationships.

          o Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.

     • Demonstrates effective communication methods.

          o Production Supervisor and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.

          o Responds quickly to all oral and written communications.

          o Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers.

     • Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO standards, and Federal, State and local laws.

     • Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.

     • Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

Requirements

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:

     • A minimum of one year of experience as an industrial sewer or machine operator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job involves moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

     • Regularly required to sit.

     • Occasionally required to walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, bend, lift or climb, use hands to finger, handle or feel; finger dexterity and hand coordination is required.

     • Occasionally required to lift weights (less than 25 pounds).

     • The ability to use hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble small and large objects is required.

     • Specific vision abilities required for this include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

What We Offer You:

     • Competitive salary with automatic increase every six months for the first year of employment

     • Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)

     • Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)

     • Flexible Spending Account

     • Dental Plan

     • FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability

     • Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement

     • 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)

     • Paid Time Off

     • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year

     • Employee Assistance Program

Successful completion of background check, verifiable employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.

Sigvaris is an EOE.