Sewing Machine Operator jobs in Portland, OR

Production Sewer

Qualifications

· Work experience doing repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently

· Experience using industrial sewing machines

· Ability to sit and operate an industrial sewing machine for up to a 10 hour shift

· Ability to read complicated and detailed Orders of Operations and follow instructions accurately

· Ability to use hands and feet for repetitive tasks

· Accuracy in counting, measuring, and timing

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Tasks

· Production sewing of handbags and accessories (generally doing one part of a process rather than sewing from start to finish)

· Read Orders of Operations and sew to exactly those specifications (including exact seam allowances, number of stitches per inch, thread choice, etc)

· Position may also include basic janitorial/organizational tasks including sweeping/mopping, inventorying parts and/or fabrics, tidying production room to help maintain an orderly and safe working environment.

Expectations

· Be OK with shifting priorities and not easily flustered. We encourage open feedback and have a kitchen-like atmosphere with many busy people working around each other without getting distracted.

· Follow directions exactly as shown/written. Identify any deviations from samples and bring those to the attention of your manager as they happen.

· Arrive on time and be ready to start at the beginning of shift (M-Th 7:30am-6pm)

· Practice excellent internal customer service, staying friendly and helpful to co-workers, clients and visitors.

· Work at an acceptable speed while maintaining strict quality standards. We expect that you’ll ask for feedback on your timing, identify areas that you’re most/least efficient at, and work to improve areas of inefficiency or switch tasks if appropriate

· Be able to operate a number of different machines and switch between them as necessary

** All employees are mandated to provide proof of covid vaccination**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What interests you about this position?
• How is your previous experience relevant to this role?

Experience:

• Sewing: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97227: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person