Industrial Sewing Machine Operator I

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator I
Tombal,l TX 77377
Pay: $17/hr

JOB SUMMARY :
The Industrial Sewing Machine Operator I, under the leadership of the Manufacturing Manager and/or Supervisor will support the process to satisfy new and current customer demands for Toyota vehicles. The Industrial Sewing Machine Operator 1) is responsible for surging pre-cut patterns and able to sew pieces together to form complete parts/mats 2) operate an industrial sewing/serging machine in a manufacturing environment 3) measuring and cutting canvas to specs 4) operate production equipment, handheld hardware and tools as necessary 5) responsible for using a tape measure 6) responsible for handling, positioning and moving materials through the sewing and other manufacturing operations 7) supports other manufacturing activities as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly and repeatedly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; stoop; kneel/squat, climb, use hands and fingers, to handle, grip/squeeze and/or feel; push/pull and reach with hands and arms. The associate will be frequently required to balance; crouch, or crawl; reach over-head and taste or smell. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision, and ability to adjust focus.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Work safely; comply with all safety rules, maintain a clean, neat, and safe work area; use shop equipment and tools safely; and wear required personal protective equipment. Report all accidents immediately
• Meet and exceed productivity and quality requirements
• Comply with all policy, procedures, job instructions, and safety rules
• Maintain and properly safeguard all shop tools and equipment
• Use shop equipment and tools safely
• Guide parts under needle following edges seam, and guides on machine bed or markings on part
• Industrial sewing including top stitching
• Understand 5S and lean principles and demonstrate ability to apply them to the assembly process
• Assist the team leader with training
• Sew to Production Sample, follow Product Guides, observe stitching to detect defects
• Cut and organize sewing supplies such as binding, webbing, cord, tape, or thread according to specific specifications or color of material as stated on Work Order
• Maintain raw material, cut excess thread or material
• Inspect product during production
• Sewing/Upholstering experience preferred
• Proficient communication in both written and oral forms.
• Strong attention to details both visually and written.
• Check completed work to ensure that it meets quality standards
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with ASG policies
• Responsibly receive, transmit, and handle consumer and customer data per applicable policies and procedures.
• Review and follow data privacy practices, policies, and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
1-3 Must have serger sewing machine experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with frequent exposure to noise and vibration and occasional exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, wet conditions, atmospheric elements, and other typical industrial hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.

Is legally able to work in the United States.