Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
As an Industrial Sewing Machine Operator at Fortner, you’ll play a vital role in bringing our custom furniture designs to life. You’ll operate and maintain industrial sewing machines, ensuring every stitch meets our high-quality standards. Your work will involve:
- Preparing for Success: Review orders with your supervisor and gather all necessary materials and supplies before starting.
- Machine Operation: Start and test sewing machines at the beginning of each shift, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
- Precision Sewing: Draw threads through needles, adjust machine settings, and regulate stitching speeds to match project requirements.
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Replace and rethread needles, address missing stitches or defects, and notify supervisors of any issues.
- Finishing Touches: Attach buttons, grips, hooks, tape, trim, and fasteners according to work orders. Trim excess materials for a polished finish.
- Quality Assurance: Examine finished covers for compliance with design and merchandising instructions. Ensure appropriate tags are attached.
- Support Shop Success: Maintain Fortner’s quality standards, uphold the integrity of each design, and actively seek opportunities to improve skills and processes.
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong understanding of materials, tools, equipment, and construction techniques used in custom furniture manufacturing.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills.
- Strong teamwork and positive attitude.
- Punctuality and good attendance are essential.
- Medical insurance packages
- Short term disability insurance
- PTO
- IRA plan with match
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:30 – 4:00 (may vary as needed by demand). Candidates interested in part-time work will also be considered. PAY RANGE
$15-$22/hr Join the team at Fortner and become part of a legacy that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and a dedication to delivering excellence. We conduct background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process and follow all EEOC and FCRA regulations regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process.
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