Job Description:
Responsible for ensuring that all finished aprons, Thyroid Shields, Sleeves, Gonad Shields, Table Pads, and Porta Shields adhere to work order instructions.
Duties:
- Read Factory Work Order to include “special instructions” and produce aprons according to the specifications
- Tag aprons with correct protection type
- Ensure orders are complete prior to sending the product to the next workstation
- Improve work process efficiencies by communicating ideas and or procedures in sewing
- Understand company quality policies including work instructions and procedures
- Ensure that aprons being sewn follow a “first-in-first-out” system process
- Clarify with Quality Inspector any questions regarding work orders
- Maintain a safe, clean work area, to include blowing down the machine and making minor preventative maintenance of machines (e.g. keeping oil levels full, replacing old needles with new, etc.)
- Have a thorough knowledge of the apron-making process, apron styles, products and customers
- Additional job duties as may be assigned from time to time by management
Skills/Qualifications:
- Ability to move around the factory
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to work on several orders simultaneously
- Basic sewing knowledge and knowledge of operation of sewing machines
- Possess an excellent understanding of the process
- Demonstrate good work ethics
- Excellent communication skills
- Must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong teamwork relationships
- Results oriented while managing multiple tasks with shifting priorities
Language Skills
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Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions in English.
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Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
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Ability to apply basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
