Sewing Machine Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Company: Standard Textile Co., Inc
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Standard Textile Co., IncEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusStandard Textile has been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities since 1940. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it's our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next. The Sewing Machine Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing day-to-to maintenance on all plant equipment, including electrical and mechanical tasks as necessary, on the second shift. This associate will maintain all equipment for the sewing and cutting departments throughout manufacturing operations and the warehouse.Responsibilities include:

• Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of cubicle and bedding products.
• Responsibilities may also include cutting as well as pack and fold.
• Inspect finished products to ensure product is manufactured to company and customer specifications.
• Knowledge on the use of the following sewing industrial machines: Single Needle Lockstitch, Double Needle, Safety Stitch/Overlock/Serge, Multi Needle, Walking Foot, Blind Stitch
• Special tooling: sewing folders/zipper foot/binding folders. Selects thread according to specifications
• Places spool on spindle and draws thread through machine guides, tension devices and needle eye
• If applicable, inserts bobbin into shuttle and draws thread through slot in shuttle wall
• Sews items, checking for correct stitching, quality, and uniformity
• Calls department supervisor to report any needed repairs or machine adjustments
• Responsible for safety and good housekeeping practices around work areas
• Promptly completes any other duties and responsibilities designated by the department supervisorQualifications include:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Sewing skills: able to run industrial sewing machines: examples of, but not limited to Blindhemmer, serger, pleating, single and double needle straight sew, spot, juki, bonis, and bar tackers
  • Processes require standing for full shift.
  • Available for a standard 40-hour shift and overtime, when necessary.
  • Must be able to bend, lift, and carry up to 40 lbs. Flexibility to work 1st and 2nd shift when required.PM21Standard Textile is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2021 and 2022 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. Join us!PI201527153

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