Sewer

Description

A Sewer operates industrial sewing equipment to manufacture and repair webbing slings, lifting products, and other textile components used in material handling applications. This role works with heavy-duty fabrics and materials, follows detailed specifications and quality standards, and contributes to the safe production of load-rated products used in industrial, construction, and manufacturing environments. Sewers receive hands-on training while developing skills in sewing, fabrication, product inspection, and safe work practices.

Essential Functions:

• •Operate industrial sewing machines and specialized equipment to make and repair webbing slings and related products.
• •Measure, mark, fold, cut, and prepare materials according to work orders and product specifications.
• •Operate automatic cutting equipment and perform hand cutting for custom orders when trained and assigned.
• •Sew sling products, protective covers, towing products, and other textile products based on training and experience.
• •Apply or create the correct tags, labels, and identification markings for finished products.
• •Inspect materials and completed products throughout production and perform final quality checks when assigned.
• •Maintain accurate production, inventory, and scrap records using company systems.
• •Support material handling, receiving, inventory counts, and other production areas when needed.
• •Safely operate a forklift or other material-handling equipment after completing required training.
• •Keep equipment, tools, materials, and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• •Perform other related duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• •Ability to operate or learn industrial sewing machines and related production equipment.
• •Ability to read and follow work orders, measurements, production instructions, tags, labels, and product specifications.
• •Ability to accurately use a tape measure and complete basic math calculations.
• •Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing safe, quality products.
• •Basic understanding of sewing techniques, fabric handling, and product assembly.
• •Ability to stay organized, manage multiple tasks, and complete work on time.
• •Basic computer skills and willingness to learn company production and inventory systems.
• •Ability to solve basic production problems and work independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

The nature of work involves considerable physical effort to perform mechanical tasks. Required to:

• •Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as directed
• •Lift up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally during operations.
• •Ability to sit for extended periods of time, stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand and
• •arm movements throughout the workday.
• •Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• •Ability to work in a production or manufacturing environment while following all safety requirements.
• •Employees may work in extreme heat and cold temperatures in warehouse settings with dirt and dust and a moderate to loud noise level.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• •High school diploma or equivalent required.
• •Previous home, commercial, or industrial sewing experience required.
• •Experience using industrial sewing machines in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• •Experience with webbing, lifting slings, protective covers, bags, apparel, or similar sewn products is a plus.
• •Equivalent hands-on training or related work experience may be considered.
• •Prior experience in the following industries preferred: construction, oil industry, mining, aerospace, heavy industrial, & maritime.

Compensation and Benefits:

• •Pay Range - $ 18-20 per hour
• •Retention Bonus
• •Monthly Profit-Sharing Opportunity
• •Uniforms Provided
• •Steel Toe Boot Allowance
• •Vacation and Sick Leave
• •9 Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• •401k with 401k Match
• •Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Voluntary Life, Long and Short-Term Disability, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, Accident and Pet Insurance

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is 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.

E-Verify

[Company] participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.