SEAMSTRESS/SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR

Description

Seamstress/Sewing Machine Operator

We are looking for a detail-oriented, results driven industrial Seamstress to join the LAPCO Manufacturing, Inc. team. The main responsibility of this role is to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency with various fabrics and sewing machine techniques.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain production and quality standards set by management to sew and/or stitch products to specific criteria and specifications.
• Ability to perform sewing functions using needles, scissors, and other items necessary.
• Posses a sense of urgency to work in a time sensitive, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, organize with good hand-eye coordination.
• Ensuring that sewing machine and other equipment are in good working order.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy.
• Ability to work well independently as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ensure work areas are always safe and secure.
• Knowledge of basic math skills to measure garments before adding the tape, and/or creating hems.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong work ethics.
• The ability to work under time constraints.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Well organized, self-motivated, and a quick learner.
• Good with math and working with numbers and measurements.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and reach for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• During peak seasons may require working weekends.
• Must be physically able to function within all process steps of the sewing department.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• One to three years of sewing experience.
• Familiarity with a Juki sewing machine and heat press.