The role of Sewing Machine Operator is to operate standard or special industrial sewing machines to perform multiple operating in joining parts of fabricated articles. The operations performed are repetitive, and a steady pace, accuracy and quality are the principle requirements. The sewing machine operator is responsible for the quality of caps sewed according to company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Sew fabric and other raw material components together utilizing multiple and various sewing machines and other equipment utilized to construct baseball caps

• Set up machine with appropriate raw materials (i.e. thread, taping, bobbins, etc.)to perform a specific operation

• Position parts to be joined under pressure foot and needle and lowers presser foot

• Start, stop, and control speed of machine, using foot pedal

• Guide parts under needle, using fingers and hands, and following edges, seams, guides on machine bed, or markings on part

• Observe stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor when defects are caused by machine malfunction

• Select sewing parts and supplies, such as taping, haircloth, fronts, backs, peak boards, eyelets, sizing, labels and other supplies according to specifications

• Oil machines, change needles, and secure attachments to machine as needed.

• Count and stack parts

• Keep all sensitive matters confidential

• Other duties as assigned including cross-training on various sewing machines and equipment as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish relationships and interact with various levels within the organization

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and efficiently prioritize workday to maximize productivity

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally

• Enthusiastic, pro-active, and positive person who adapts to change and with urgency and persistence

• The ability to be innovative and creative when handling difficult business challenges

• Ability to perform repetitive operations, maintaining speed and accuracy to achieve daily and weekly production requirements

• Function as a team player to achieve team goals

• Ability to consistently reach minimum production requirements

• Ability to perform basic Mathematical skills and ability to read and understand measurements

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

• Ability to stand or sit for scheduled work hours

• Able to work overtime, including Saturdays if needed

• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions (appropriate footwear)

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs

Education and Experience

• Experience sewing in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Travel Requirement

• 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global

New Era Cap LLC. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

The salary range for this posted position is $15/hr - $16/hr (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Opa Locka, Florida . Actual compensation is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.