Sewing Machine Operator / Production Assistant
5 hours ago
East Rockaway
Wakes & Waves is a Long Island, NY based lifestyle brand and small batch accessory/apparel manufacturer currently seeking an intermediate to experienced cutter/sewing machine operator to join our dedicated production team. This is a perfect hands on role for someone who takes pride in their work, has an eye for detail, and enjoys helping create and craft various types of accessories while working as a part of our growing team. Duties • Accurately assemble, stitch, and help construct items in our product line (bags, totes, various accessories/apparel), • Trace fabric patterns and precisely cut raw materials, • Work and collaborate with other team members to ensure efficiency and quality in sewing/production, • Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or defects, making necessary adjustments as needed., • Maintain a clean, organized, safe workstation Skills • Proficient in sewing straight stitches, seams, and zippers with efficiency and an attention to detail, • Minimum 1-3 years of sewing experience on industrial machines (Juki, Brother, Singer, Consew, etc.), • Ability to learn construction methods of 3 main items, • Skillfully know mechanical workings to operate sewing machine (stitch length, back-stitching, tension, bobbin winder, knee lift, etc.), • Experience with or willing to learn cutting and grommet setting tools, • Ability to pick up a box of material (20lbs) and flip items inside or right side out with fingers, • Strong attention to detail and time management working both independently and with our team Location (In-Person): • Oceanside/East Rockaway, NY (5 min walk from LIRR Train Station) Job Type: Part-time Benefits: • Flexible schedule, • On-the-job training Work Location: In person
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