Shoe Sewing Machine Operator/Tender jobs in Helena, MT

Long standing local manufacturing company, Marathon Seat Covers, a division of Covercraft Industries is looking for Cutting Machine Operators to help with growing production demands. Marathon has the people and culture that makes it easy to show up each day. We believe that by providing a great family like atmosphere, and flexible scheduling around life’s challenges, makes for a better work experience. We are looking for motivated and career-oriented individuals to join our team of dedicated employees. Marathon will fully train you and give you the knowledge and tools to be successful at your job duties. Some computer experience, specifically in CAD is a plus, but not necessary. Must be able to lift 30 – 40 lbs with assistance. Other great benefits include:

• medical, dental, vision,
• 401(k) Retirement Plan/Employer Matching
• Employer-sponsored supplemental voluntary benefits (STD, Life, Accident)
• Generous PTO Policy: beginning at 80 hours the 1st year of employment -> 120 hrs. 2nd year of employment; Paid holidays; Paid Bereavement
• FSA -Flexible Spending Account
• Profit-Sharing Plan – All active team members are eligible.
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer-sponsored Life and Disability

Created: 5/31/22 Revised 6/1/22

Job Title: SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR, LEVEL 1 - LEAD

Job Code:

Department: Sewing

Non-Exempt Position

Report To/Title: Sewing Supervisor

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This is a safety sensitive position; all team members have the responsibility for their own safety and those around them. Per company policy, being under the influence is not permitted while on Company premises. Team member must be clear minded and diligent while operating machinery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Under limited supervision, will perform sewing functions to assemble product pieces. • Must be able to receive the product pieces and learn the order of pieces, draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of the sewing project and return product to workflow.

• Ability to solve problems and work with a team to continuously improve production processes and achieve daily production goals.
• Complete assigned sewing work with acceptable productivity and output rates as outlined below:

o Level 1: Assemble part of any product using one machine, quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 80% efficiency within 90-day probationary period; must assume personal responsibility for achieving quality goals and demonstrate continuous improvement towards achieving 100% efficiency on assigned work within 6 months.

o Level 2: Must be able to assemble products using 2 to 3 different sewing machines or as many as needed to produce all products within the department, consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 95% without refresher training; must be able to repair sewing work as needed to support daily production goals; able to share and demonstrate best practice sewing methods with other sewers.

o Level 3: Must be fully cross-trained, able to assemble any product using any machine in the sewing area, consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 105% without refresher training; must be able to repair sewing work as needed to support daily production goals; able to share and demonstrate best practice sewing methods with other sewers.

o Sewing Lead: Must have basic knowledge of all job functions within the department and be able to assist in all areas as needed. Must count production work and report to supervisor. Must be able to train new sewing personnel. The Team Lead will communicate with Supervisor to assist with problem solving and offer suggestions for continuous improvement, setup daily workflow and assist department personnel in solving any work in process problems. The Team Lead is responsible for knowing the location of all items within the department and can assist with locating them. The Team Lead is a working leader who fills a production role daily. Must fill in for Supervisor at meetings as needed. Must be able to assist with inventory. Will assist manager in handling daily personnel issues.

• Notify supervisors of any problems or discrepancies during the sewing process.
• Perform daily maintenance on machines in area as assigned.
• Follow instructions and complete other work as assigned.
• Practice energy conservation in every area such as turning off machine when not in use.
• Anything else deemed necessary by the Supervisor.

AUTHORITY:

All personnel are responsible for quality and therefore have the authority to stop production, if necessary, to correct quality problems.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Able to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Able to comply with company safety, attendance and all other company policies.
• Good communication skills both with peers and supervisors.
• Sewing skills and the ability to cross-train on hemming, overlock, felling, single needle, binding and tacking processes.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with priorities that may change frequently
• Some computer knowledge and able to utilize data collection systems which may include data entry into a tablet or computer.
• Show knowledgeable use of sewing machine. (i.e., changing needle, changing thread as well as bobbins)

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

1 to 3 months industrial sewing and/or training preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20.
• Be able to stand full shift.
• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a moderate noise level.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to reach, stretch and bend.
• Must be able to perceive colors and shades of colors.

This written job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, experience, duties and skills required. Further, this job description may be changed or amended at any time at the sole discretion of Covercraft.