Nesco Resource is currently sourcing for Industrial Sewing Machine Operators for our client in Clinton Township. This is a 2nd shift contract to hire position.
Shift: 2:30pm to 11:00pm Monday through Friday (overtime based upon production needs). Training on 1st shift 6:00am to 2:30pm.
Industrial sewers are needed to work on the seating fabric.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- To sew fabric, leather and foam necessary to complete seat and service orders.
- Assist with the flow of material through embroidery and sewing operations.
- Sew material to fill service department orders.
- Sew individual pieces together to create seat cover set or service order as specified on traveler.
- Perform maintenance tasks required to maintain sewing machines.
- Inspect for compliance to quality, craftsmanship and sewing standards.
- Provide suggestions to improve sewing operation and flow of orders through the area/plant.
- Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain workspace and equipment.
- Perform proper preventive maintenance as required on any equipment being used.
- Follow all safety guidelines and uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Support the quality system and identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming procedures including alerting supervisor of nonconformance.
- Implement process improvements.
- Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental standards and procedures. Participate in investigations and 8D process as needed.
- Report occupational injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Report hazardous, unsafe and unhealthy working conditions.
- Understand, support, and contribute to clients Total Quality Management, Quality (ISO/TS 16949), and Environmental Management (ISO14000) Systems by following approved policies and procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a cut and sew environment preferably industrial sewing.
- Knowledge of materials, patterns, and sewing.
