LCI – Job Description

Operator, Sewing Machine

I.            JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:    Sewing

Location:         Durham, Louisville & Daytona

Reports to:      Production Supervisor

II.            STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Operate various sewing machines to perform a sewing task as assigned. Examples of sewing machines include surger, single needle, double needle and bartacker.

Due to fluctuations in orders, manufacturing employees are transferred from department to department, job to job, or shift to shift at the discretion of management.

III.            RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

None

IV.            BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Must be able to communicate with manager, supervisor and co-workers.

V.            SUPERVISION REQUIRED

Direct supervision.

• EDUCATION REQUIRED 

1. Some education with basic reading and math skills.

• TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED 

1. Minimal, standing required when moving carts, obtaining raw materials. Requires ability to sit for long periods of time bend slightly from the waist to move material through sewing machine. Constantly push/pull fabric through sewing machine using arms and hands; from a seated position. Must be able to lift an armful of unfinished/finished fabric and materials; weight is adjusted according to individual ability and comfort level.

VIII.            EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Previous production experience. Experience operating a sewing machine is  

preferred.

IX.            TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

• SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recognizes the segment of the materials that is to be sewn.

• Guides parts under needle, using fingers and hands, and following edges, seams, guides on machines manual or automated.

• Puts various components together and sews to make a part(s) for a finished product.

• Places spools of thread on spindle and draws thread through machine guides, tensions and eye of needle

• Observes or feels stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor of repair needs when defects are caused by machine malfunction.

• Other duties as assigned.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT  

1. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required depending on the department where the employee is assigned.