Sewer/Seamstress - Full-time / Part-time

JOB TITLE:             Sewer/Seamstress

EXEMPT:               No

REPORTS TO:        Sewing Lead –Justin Adams                                                          DATE: October 2017

SUMMARY: This position will perform duties to sew products within the Sewing Department in order to produce a quality product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following as well as other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

·         Ability to hem, sew on Velcro, sew on zippers, run binding, and sew product complete                

·         Ability to read, understand, and follow sew notes                                                                            

·         Self-motivated and able to multitask                                                                                                

·         Quality conscious and pays attention to detail                                                                                 

·         Able to accept constructive criticism and maintain a professional work attitude                           

·         Good memory skills                                                                                                         

·         Able to bend, lift, and stretch frequently throughout the day                                                          

·         Meet targets set by sewing lead                                                                                                 

·         Must follow all safety and procedures at all times                                                                           

·         Maintain sewing machines (clean and oiling)   

Major Tools / Equipment Used

Tools:

Tape Measure

Scissors/Nippers

Seam Ripper

Calculator

Ruler

Knife

Dust Mop

Spray bottle

Pliers

Broom

Screwdriver

Pen/Pencil

Tape gun

Wrench

Equipment:

Sewing Machine/Serger

Carts

Air hose/Air table

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Safety Glasses

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements of Position (Minimum Required)

Education/ Experience Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Math Skills

Reading / Writing Skills

0-6 Months Sewing Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements of the Job

  O = Occasionally     F= Frequently    C= Constantly    N/A= Not Applicable

Sit -C

Reach -C

Stand -F

Use of 2 Hands -C

Walk -F

Work with keyboard / monitor -O

Bend / Stoop -C

Talk / Speak -F

Kneel -O

Hear / Listen -C

Crouch -O

Color Vision -C

Lift / Carry 25-40 lbs.

Push / Pull -25-40 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electric shock.

·         Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.