Shoe Sewing Machine Operator/Tender jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Description

Summary of Position:

Operates various sewing machines to join parts of fabricated articles or garments

Essential Functions:

• Complete products working with a variety of materials
• Draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of project
• Position materials under needle
• Guides parts of product to be joined under the foot of the sewing machines and operates the machine using a foot pedal
• Operator is responsible for maintaining the machine and following quality specifications for the product
• Observes stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor of any machine malfunctions
• Ensure that excess material or threads are cut away from the finished product
• Examine finished garments for compliance

Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities):

• Must be able to understand and comply with verbal instructions
• Basic reading and writing skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to be reliable and dependable
• Ability to be a team player
• Time management skills
• Ability to be professional
• Good work ethic

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Work environment:

• Warehouse environment –  exposure to changes in temperature 
• Subject to noise – when working near machinery and/or vehicles
• Subject to hazards – including proximity to moving mechanical parts and vehicles

Physical Demands:

• Sitting – 75% daily (depending on machine designation)
• Standing or walking – 25% daily (depending on machine designation)
• Visual acuity (20/40 – correctable by glasses/contacts)
• Repetitive motions
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to grasp and perform fine manipulations with hands.
• Ability to reach and squat.

Travel: None

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous industrial sewing machine operation

*Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.