Job Description
Carpenter Co is currently seeking a detail oriented individual to join our Longview (Hickory), NC plant as a Sewer in our Sewing Department. This individual will assemble individual fiber, fabric, and other sub-components into fabricated cushion covers.
Position Scope:
Interacts and communicates directly with cutters, material handlers, machine operators, and other sewers. Works in a normal plant environment with exposure to temperature changes. Major challenges involve the efficient usage of various components to produce cushion covers per customer specifications.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
Prior industrial sewing experience is required. Specific on the job training is provided.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and call-in with little notice.
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Receive and understand instructions from area supervisor.
- Accept work (component parts) distributed by material handlers or lead person.
- Assemble using specified sewing procedures, fiber and ticking components into finished product according to specified customer requirements.
- Place finished product into "completed area" for next step in production process.
- Enclose finished cushion with neat seams to meet customer demands.
- Clean equipment and perform basic maintenance.
- Set up sewing area with adequate supplies.
- Adhere to established department production procedures.