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We are looking for a skilled Sewing Machine Operator to set up, maintain and operate machinery. You’ll ensure the interminable and efficient running of production. A great sewing machine operator is reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. On-the-job training is a good way to discover how to do the job better, so you should have willingness to learn and improve. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. The goal will be to ensure that production procedures will be carried on smoothly to maximize efficiency and output.

Responsibilities

• Set up sewing machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
• Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
• Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
• Test operation of machines periodically
• Fix issues that might occur during the shift
• Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Maintain activity logs

Skills

• Proven experience as a sewing machine operator
• Understanding of production procedures
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Must be able to read a tape measure

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

Schedule:

• 8Hour Shift
• 10 Hour Shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Occasional Saturday morning hours, per workload

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus Pay

Experience:

• sewing: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Must have daily reliable transportation to and from work

Work authorization:

• United States (Preferred)

Work Location:

• McCordsville, IN

Typical start time:

• 6AM

Typical end time:

• 4:30PM

Pay Frequency:

• Weekly

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website:

• www.fabri-tech.com

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/fabritechindy/

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

Job description

**Entry Level Position available for immediate hire**

Position is Full-Time; health benefits, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and 401K offered after 60 days of employment.

Hourly wage is negotiable upon hire, piece-rate pay is available for opportunity to make above hourly rate. Time and half paid for all overtime hours worked within a weeks duration. Paid weekly.

Skills:

- Manual dexterity to use tools and factory machines in timely manner

- Physical strength to lift and move boxes and equipment when needed

- Stamina and self-discipline to stay focus on job at hand

- Good time management and able to handle stress of meeting deadlines

- Work well with others when put into a team environment

- Must have dependable transportation to and from work

- Required to work minimum of 40 hours per week; overtime required based on project load

- Must be able to read a measuring tape

Duties:

- Keep manufacturing area and equipment clean of debris and dirt

- Able to locate parts, tag them appropriately and log work completed in instructed fashion

- Follow instruction and complete assigned jobs quickly and correctly

English and Spanish speaking employer.

Job Type: Full-time

SUMMARY: Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice textile materials.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machines.
• Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices, such as rulers, micrometers, or scales.
• Press buttons, pull levers, or depress pedals to start and operate cutting and slicing machines.
• Start machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments.
• Feed stock into cutting machines, onto conveyors, or under cutting blades, by threading, guiding, pushing, or turning handwheels.
• Monitor operation of cutting or slicing machines to detect malfunctions, inspect quality or to determine whether supplies need replenishment.
• Stack and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping, according to types and sizes of material.
• Adjust machine controls to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure.
• Remove completed materials or products from cutting or slicing machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
• Maintain production records, such as quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
• Remove defective or substandard materials from machines, and readjust machine components so that products meet standards.
• Position stock along cutting lines, or against stops on beds of scoring or cutting machines.
• Move stock or scrap to and from machines manually, or by using carts, handtrucks, or lift trucks.
• Select and install machine components, such as cutting blades, rollers, and templates, according to specifications, using hand tools.
• Clean and lubricate cutting machines, conveyors, blades, saws, or knives, using steam hoses, scrapers, brushes, or oil cans.
• Operate cranes, or signal crane operators to position or remove material from cutting tables.
• Mark cutting lines or identifying information on stock, using marking pencils, rulers, or scribes.
• Change or replace saw blades, cables, cutter heads, and grinding wheels, using hand tools.
• Direct workers on cutting teams.
• Sharpen cutting blades, knives, or saws, using files, bench grinders, or honing stones.
• Tighten pulleys or add abrasives to maintain cutting speeds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        One to two years related experience or equivalent.

·        Forklift certified.

·        Ability to work with minimal supervision.

·        Commitment to excellence and high standards

·        Excellent written and oral communication skills

·        Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

·        Ability to manage priorities and workflow

·        Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing

    priorities with enthusiasm

·        Acute attention to detail

·        Proficient in reading measurements, drawings and specifications

·        Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

·        Strong interpersonal skills.

·        Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

CAPABILITIES:

• Quality Management--Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.