Operates sewing machine to join, gather, hem, reinforce, or decorate articles by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Ability to sew cut pieces in order to form a cover (Truck, Bus, Armrest, etc).

• Knowledge of how different materials stretch when they are sewn together.

• Ability to picture and establish a sewing sequence (most practical way to join pieces).

• Ability to maintain a quality product through its production path.

• Ability to effectively communicate issues concerning production or other relative items and how to resolve them.

• Clean up as necessary

• Process sheets for the production of parts daily and weekly.

• The facility operates four days per week plus necessary overtime as dictated by business needs.  Work overtime may be required as part of the sewers’ schedule to support changes in volume or production requirements may change the length of scheduled shifts.  Sewers must be willing to work the required hours to support business deadlines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                   

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Should also possess the following competencies:  Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Develop alternative solutions; Keep emotions under control while under stressful situations; Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Present numerical data effectively and accurately; Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promote a harassment-free environment; Work with integrity and ethically; Follow the Company’s policies and procedures; Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently; Approach others in a tactful manner; Accept responsibility for own actions; Deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Be consistently at work and on time; Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrive at meetings and appointments on time; and Ask for and offer help when needed.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required for this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Shift: 1st