Shoe Sewing Machine Operator/Tender jobs in Texas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates power sewing machines to create embroidered name tapes for US Army service members in accordance with appropriate guidance for size and print style.
• Familiar with fitter's pins, chalk marks, measurements, and letter sizes.
• Repair name tapes, including ripping of seams or matching sizes.
• Able to operate automatic sewing machines, utilizing knowledge of threading machines, winding bobbins, adjusting tension, and oiling parts.
• Familiar with inventory procedures in order to maintain proper accountability base on name tape list.
• Reviewed work for accuracy, neatness, and to determine if instructions have been followed correctly.
• Join together name tapes, and reinforce, using needle and thread, including Stitching Machine Operation.
• Able to follow verbal instructions from Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor.
• Ensure that all materials and auxiliary supplies are available prior to beginning work.
• Start sewing machinery at the beginning of a shift and test it for proper functionality.
• Address any discrepancies or problems faced during the testing period.
• Draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of the sewing project.
• Position materials under needles to sew them together or make patterns.
• Replace and rethread needles for a subsequent project.
• Observe operations to detect any faults or defects in stitching.
• Notify supervisor or assistant supervisor of any problems or discrepancies during the sewing process.
• Ensure that the finished product conforms to the design.
• Ensure that excess material or threads are cut away from the finished product.
• Trim finished name tapes using scissors and cutters.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance tasks on sewing machines to ensure their longevity.
• Examine finished name tapes for compliance.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years' experience in sewing and embroidery
• Must be able to lift 25 Lbs. continuously, 50 Lbs. intermittently
• Must have a neat and professional appearance.
• Possess a positive attitude and exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Maintain a tidy workspace.
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements for office environment.

**Veterans, Military Spouses, Women, Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.**

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks related to the position.