Sewing Machine Operator jobs in Akron, OH

Vacancy Title: Sewing Machine Operator

Vacancy Location: Sharon Center, Ohio

Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time

What You Can Expect from the Role

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

•  Operate various sewing machines to join fabrics
•  Quality check stitching to detect defects and notify supervisor or sewing machine repairer when defects are caused by machine malfunction
•  Select cut pieces of fabric and sewing supplies to assemble garment
•  Maintain machine

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced, challenging and incredibly rewarding. This is not just another job; this is your career.

The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have

Essential Criteria

• Basic sewing knowledge and use of industrial type sewing machines
• Knowledge of template patterns and ability to follow sewing markings
• Ability to read measuring tools such as rulers or tape measures
• Good hand dexterity required to manipulate fabric through the sewing machines
• Educated to High School level or equivalent
• Basic reading and spelling of the English language
• ISO 9001 experience desired but not essential
• Ability to read blueprints is desired but not essential

Why You Should Work for Us

•  Salary $15 $1 uplift for the late shift
• Additional day holiday to celebrate your birthday 
•  Generous 401k benefit
•  Health, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Cover
•  Retirement Benefit
•  Bi-weekly Pay Date
•  10 fully paid statutory holidays
•  Up to 80-160 hrs annual leave (Depending on length of service)

Who are Survitec and what do we do?

 Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

 Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

 That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. 

How to Apply

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If you would like more information regarding this role before applying, please feel free to reach out to us via Linked In or via recruitment@survitecgroup.com. 

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.