Hiring Sewing Operators
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Goodwill Industries
2121 N.W. 21 Street
Miami, Florida 33142
305-326-4197
Summary: The entry-level Apparel Sewing Machine Operator Level I position is responsible for aligning fabric, garments, and materials under needles using marks on machines, clamps, templates, cloth, and notches as guides. This position guides garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser foot pedals to sew parts together.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Operate single-needle, basic automated, and bar tacking machines to perform basic sewing steps that automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or articles - such as bar tacks, Velcro, and webbing.
Achieves 90% productivity and First Time Quality (FTQ) rates. Maintains 95% or better attendance.
Align fabric, garments, and materials under needles using marks on machines, clamps, templates, cloth, and notches as guides.
Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser foot pedals to sew parts together.
Inspect garments and markings for defects or damage. Mark mistakes and trim threads as necessary.
Collaborate with the supervisor to meet performance standards.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Education and Experience:
Minimum of six (6) months of related experience or training.
Knowledge of threading, changing needles, and operating machines.
Minimum of six (6) months of experience using an industrial sewing machine such as Juki DDl 5550-05 or 06, Reece 101, or Singer 281.
Knowledge of back-tack, machine clip (with pedal), needle down (to turn the corner), threading, and putting in bobbins.