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Job Brief We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled sewing machinist to be part of our company. You will be part of a team assembling pet bedding, coats, toys, and household soft goods. This is a great opportunity for those who will be joining an expanding business. Job Responsibilities: · Operate and maintain sewing machines and related parts, including pattern plates, needles, presser feet, automatic cutting tools and blades. · Read and interpret work orders and adjust machines and materials to match, including selecting fabric, thread and needles, mounting necessary attachments and double-checking settings before beginning a large run. · Inspect and repair finished products as needed and make machine adjustments to compensate for errors or quality issues. · Record accurately the materials used, maintenance performed, and number of pieces completed during each shift, keeping each of these metrics within target ranges. · Attach elastic, cord, zippers, hooks, buttons and other trimmings. · Troubleshoot basic machinery problems and request service or repairs as needed. · Meet or exceed consistent daily and weekly output and quality goals. Job Skills Required: · Must be at least 18 years old to work with industrial machines. · Experience with a wide variety of sewing machines, such as flatbed, overlocker, embroidery, Sunstar, Durkopp compressor, binding, buttonhole and button machine. · Adjust machine settings for different jobs and carry out basic maintenance, such as cleaning and oiling machines. · Worked with a variety of fabrics, such as cotton, wool, jersey and leather. · Checking that finished work matches pattern instructions. · Able to sit throughout their shift. · Good physical (hand/eye) coordination. · Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.