Shoe Sewing Machine Operator/Tender jobs in Louisville, KY

Company Background:

Fechheimer was founded in 1842 and is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Fechheimer Brothers Company is the premier uniform manufacturer servicing the military, federal, state, and local public safety service markets. Our uniforms represent the honor, respect, and pride reflective in public safety today and at Fechheimer we take pride in serving those who serve us.

Our goal is to bring to market premier products and programs through our two brands; Flying Cross® and Vertx® to continue our tradition of providing superior products & service through innovation and technology that continually meets and exceeds our customers’ expectations.

At Fechheimer, not only do we pride ourselves on our products and programs but on our company culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a fun and relaxed work environment, and the opportunity for continued growth and learning.

Benefits Offered:

Pay Rate: $15.00/hour with additional earning potential based on productivity

Position Summary:

The Sewing Machine Operators will assemble uniform apparel. They will operate high-speed industrial sewing machines that stitch clothing parts into individual garments or will perform a manual task involved in the final details of our garments.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a high-speed industrial sewing machine using a variety of materials, e.g., cotton, rayon, polyester and wool or combination of fabric contents.
• Measure, cut, pin, and sew fabric pieces.
• Fit, alter, and make made-to-measure clothing according to customers’ specifications and guidelines.
• Press garments, using hand irons or pressing machines.
• Follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Maintains sewing machine to ensure proper working order.
• Keeps working area clean and orderly.
• This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by the manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Sewing and hemming experience highly preferred
• Candidates should be willing to learn and be able to perform detailed work.
• Must be able to establish and maintain good working relations with others and work with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and functions with a minimal loss of productivity and no loss of quality.
• Must be able to read job instructions and have adequate math skills.
• Strong hand/eye coordination and attention to details.

Physical Requirements:

• Positional: May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.  Must be able to grasp or manipulate small items for assembly. Lift 5 to 10 pounds periodically.
• Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. 
• Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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