Part-time Sewer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

WillowWood, a manufacturer of prosthetic devices used by amputees across the world is seeking a part-time sewer to sew fabric used to manufacture prosthetic liners This is a part-time position Monday - Friday up to 20 hours per week, pay up to 16 per hour. Training on specific sewing machines provided.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Capable of sewing both straight stitch and over-lock seams
• Understand sewing and stitching machine operation and how to adjust or replace all basic mechanical parts
• Accepting daily assignments from the sewing lead
• Understand how to read production reports and written work instruction
• Ability to identify all liner fabric types and color, thickness, size options, thread types and color to ensure proper materials are used
• Ability to inspect and repair finished product
• Enter accurate tracking information into Alpha sewing database
• Perform basic daily maintenance on sewing equipment such as monitoring oil levels, needle position, looper and needle points, thread tension, presser foot and throat plate
• Perform work duties in the stamping process as directed.
• Proficient in placing work-in process in the correct storage bins

Essential Skills Required:

This position requires knowledge of sewing in a home or industrial setting, equipment operation, trouble shooting, basic repairs, data entry, ability to identify quality defects and solutions, and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran