Sewing - Sewer

Based in Farwell, MI the Rogers Group is a family-owned collection of innovative businesses that provide solutions to markets ranging from sports and entertainment to in home food preservation. Utilizing core capabilities and central resources, the Rogers Group provides a unique ability to innovate.

Competitive wage - Great Benefits!

Summary:

This position is responsible for leading and producing custom set-ups and custom orders in the sewing department utilizing the various equipment available. Operate Gerber cutter to complete work orders in an efficient manner to produce a quality finished product. Layout and set-up patterns for athletics and staging cut-outs with the least amount of waste. Operate silk screening to produce top quality parts by selecting best screen process and style to assure high quality product. Operates sewing machines to join or reinforce materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities listed below are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Chooses the appropriate color, material and weight of thread for the product being assembled.
• Places spools on spindles and draws threads through guides, tensions and needle eyes. Insert bobbins into shuttle and thread through guides and looper eyes.
• Chooses appropriate parts for assembly based on the work order. Preparation of covers for sewing (handles, pockets, reinforcement squares, pin straps, zippers in the proper style.
• Manually feeds material through machine while controlling speed with foot pedal.
• Detects and corrects defective stitching.
• Custom fit parts together when minor cutting flaws make imperfect pattern parts.
• Oils machine and correct minor operational problems such as broken needles and back lashing.
• Operates grommet machine, hydraulic press and the hot knife in a safe manner according to blueprint and experience.
• Selects patterns and materials for the different athletic and staging jobs for cut-outs. Arranges patterns pieces on the material with the least amount of waste and with the proper pieces on the grain of the fabric.
• Additional duties may be assigned as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent desired. Ability to be versatile in operating different sewing machines.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret the English language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must possess basic math skills.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with the variety of situations which occur in the daily sewing process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Agility of the upper and lower body extremities, and capable of lifting 50 pounds regularly.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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