Sewer (Heavy Sewing Machine Operator)

The Heavy Sewing Machine Operator for the class 3 & 4 & 5 sewing machines is responsible for sewing and bartacking various products.  This hands-on position requires sewing skills, initiative, and judgment in solving problems that might occur.  The successful candidate will be able to work independently and take initiative.

Yates Gear is certified to the ISO9001:2015 Standard. Applicant must be willing to comply with the standard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for sewing 3, 4, and 5-point patterns accurately; sewing 3 or more layers of webbing accurately.

• Operate all Bartacking machines and setup machines to include threading; top and bottom tension adjustment; bobbin adjustment; adjusting width and length of Bartack machine.
• Will be “Boxing Out” of Class II and Class III Harness i.e., Heavy Rescues, NFPA Seats, Tech FB Assaults, etc.
• Identifying all thread types and sizes by spools; 69, 92, 138, 207, 346, 415 Nylon, Polyester & Kevlar and applying them accurately.
• Assist with other duties as required or instructed by leadership.

Qualifications:

• General Education required.
• The ability to communicate, read and write in the English Language is required.
• The ability to read a basic tape measure and understand basic math.
• Manufacturing sewing experience required.
• Must be able to perform efficiently and effectively to meet close deadlines.
• Must be able to read drawings accurately, execute all sewing and marking procedures from patterns.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with physical limitations to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work involves exerting 50 – 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds frequently or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Frequent reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms.  Frequent use of hands requiring dexterity in using the telephone, computer keyboard, or other objects. Visual ability including distance, peripheral and depth perception. Regularly required to talk and hear.

• Employees are required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch, or walk a minimum of 20%.
• Employees may be seated, at minimum, 60% of time working.
• Must be able to lift a minimum 35lbs and drag 70 lbs.