Sewing Machine Operator

Position Summary

The Sewing Machine Operator will operate a sewing machine (Juki-Overlock, Juki-Single Needle, Merrow, Sonobond) and other equipment to join materials into finished product form in preparation for folding or final packaging. 

During the facility tour, candidates will participate in a sewing assessment to evaluate their proficiency in sewing Tyvek material and their comfort working on a sewing machine in a cleanroom environment for eight to ten hours.

What You'll do as a Sewing Machine Operator

• Receive materials and sewing instructions from Cleanroom Supervisor or Associate Value Stream Manager.


• Verify integrity and quality of materials.


• Operate overlock stitch, single needle, elastic and other sewing equipment to sew materials into components and finished products.


• Package completed products into bags or pouches for further processing.


• Perform operations in a manner that maintains superior cleanliness of product/work area.


• Follow SOPs to maintain integrity of cleanroom environment.


• Join applicable union and abide by all union work rules.


• Other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required: 

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Effective communication and instructional comprehension.


• Operate and maintain machinery.


• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.


• Ability to adapt to changing duties, responsibilities, and stressful deadlines.


• Previous production experience required.

Preferred: 

• Single Needle or Sonobond Sewing Machine experience.


• Ability to read work orders or job instructions in English.

Other: 

• Communication: Ability to read, understand and communicate oral and written instruction. 


• Reasoning Ability: Ability to carry out provided instructions. Ability to identify and trouble shoot problems.


• Teamwork: Work effectively and collaboratively with other employees.


• Adaptability: Respond to changing duties and responsibilities as needed.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future. 

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer: 

• Market Competitive Pay


• Paid Time Off and (8) added holidays


• Floating Holiday time


• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits


• Short Term disability coverage


• 401(k)/Severance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs


• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career