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We are looking for industrial sewing machine operators to construct home and apparel textile goods. We will train candidates with hand skills or good hand/eye coordination. Comfort with attachments, binders and sergers is a plus!

Responsibilities:

• Sew on industrial sewing machines

• Review technical specifications of product construction details

• Work with team to move through projects collaboratively

• Maintain a high standard of quality throughout all operations

• Maintain neat, orderly work spaces

Goals:

• Identify and implement work room efficiencies

• Understand and participate in company's financial statements, planning, and projections

Qualifications:

• Ability to organize work flow and complete tasks accurately

• Great communication skills

• Familiarity with industrial sewing and cutting equipment (a plus)

• Work experience in textile-based company (a plus)

• Textile knowledge of weave structures, pattern-making and refined sewing skills (a plus)

Compensation:

• Living wage certified hourly rate

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Retirement benefit

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Nuestro equipo creativo busca operador/a/e de máquina de coser tipo industrial para construir ropa y artículos del hogar. Ofrecemos entrenamiento a candidato/a/es con coordinación ojo-mano. 

Sew Co. es un taller de diseño y producción y estamos buscando un candidato/a/es quien tiene una ética laboral fuerte, talentos organizacionales y comunicativos, y entusiasmo con la calidad y las artesanías. Ofrecemos un ambiente laboral amable, flexible y democrático. Nuestro equipo funciona colaborativamente y aborda colectivamente la resolución de problemas.

Ubicado en Asheville, NC. 

Objetivos:

• coser usando una máquina tipo industrial

• revisar especificaciones técnicas de la construcción de productos

• trabajar en equipo para finalizar trabajos colaborativamente

• examinar productos para el control de calidad

• mantener organizado su espacio de trabajo

Requisitos:

• habilidad de completar trabajos con exactitud

• aptitudes de comunicación excelentes

Calificaciones extras:

• experiencia laboral con productos textiles

• familiaridad con equipamiento industrial para coser y cortar

• conocimiento de estructuras tejidos, técnicas avanzadas de costura

Sueldo/Beneficios:

• Salario digno certificado por hora

• días feriados pagados y tiempo libre remunerado generoso

• Beneficio de jubilación

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Quality Control Specialist to join our sewing production team. This role is responsible for inspecting, preparing, packaging and accounting for finished product inventory. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and finished textile product

• Review each product for outlined quality standards and benchmarks

• Ensure accurate measurement tolerances of finished product

• Press, snip and fold product to specifications

• Visually inspect for spots or irregularities in product

• Problem solve and communicate rejected product for repair or replacement

• Accurately pick, pack, and ship customer orders

• Pack, load, and unload parcels of products safely

• Organize space to optimize efficiency and accessibility

• Pack and account for inventory of orders before they leave facility

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Follow all safety procedures and company policies

• Collaborate with team members to complete daily tasks and meet deadlines

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience in a production workroom or inspection role a plus

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Paid time off and holidays

• Profit Sharing

• Retirement Plan

• Positive company culture

Production Cutting

DUTIES

• Stand at cutting table for the duration of the working shift, less breaks and meetings

• Make sure work areas and equipment are clean

• Decide on the correct cutting method for the type of material

• Prepare the fabric by spreading in flat layers, maintaining grain of fabric, and smoothing out creases

• Inspect textile products for flaws before cutting

• Plan for minimal waste

• Position the pattern on the fabric and marking as necessary

• Cut materials from pattern according to specifications, using blades, scissors, or electric knives.

• Set cutting equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

• carefully cutting delicate materials by hand

• Cut as many as 40 layers of fabric at once, if you use a cutting machine

• Store fabrics to ensure their quality and tidiness 

• Update inventory stock levels.

• Inspect cut work to ensure standards are met.

• Organize and bundle cut pieces to be clearly identifiable and easily processed by sewers

• Monitor/Assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Record time in time tracking app to corresponding production order, with accurate tagging to ensure accurate order data for analysis 

• Be aware of time goals and deadlines

COMMUNICATION

• Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain instruction from teammates, pod leaders, and Production Manager.

• Communicate relevant information to supervisors and teammates about progress, issues, successes and potential improvements related to the work  

• Notify Facilities Manager of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

• Participate in company-wide staff meeting, trainings and events

• Facilitate staff meeting on rotation with a predetermined agenda 

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS  REQUIRED:

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Attention to detail

• Awareness of quality expectations

• Willingness to receive critical feedback and desire to improve

• Willingness to work cooperatively with in a team environment

Cutters must have the ability to . . . 

• physically complete essential functions of  tasks accurately

• lift 60 lbs

• communicate needs, concerns, questions and wins to teammates and supervisors

• Maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule

• Follow safety regulations to maintain a safe working space for themselves and others

Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Paid time off and holidays

• Profit Sharing

• Retirement Plan

• Positive company culture