Sewing Specialist II

Job Duties

JOB PURPOSE:

Produce commercial grade upholstery pieces by preparing and sewing materials. A Sewing Specialist II will also train others to perform essential job functions and act as a key resource in the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operate an industrial sewing machine.

Properly sew various pieces to quality standards using a variety of stitch types including single and double stich.

Perform nesting procedures using the computer.

Layout and cut materials using patterns, scissors and/or the cutting machine.

Visually inspect vinyl and finished pieces for quality defects.

Train others to perform job functions.

Perform vinyl and pad inventory as necessary.

Use Oracle to look up quantities on hand, perform subinventory transfers, and perform part transactions.

Read/comprehend CSS works orders and create part/pad as specified

Load vinyl racks using vinyl picker

Assemble and staple pads, trimming excess vinyl and thread as necessary

Box pads

Print labels using the computer

Complete paperwork as required

Maintain work area and hand tools; report issues/concerns as they arise

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Rotate into other duties and/or departments as directed

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent

Have passed the practical sewing test

Minimum one year of industrial sewing experience

Qualified in all areas noted above

Able to effectively train others

Operate a heavy-duty sewing machine, cutting machine, vinyl picker and staple gun

Perform Oracle transactions

Read and comprehend written instructions

Communicate effectively in English (speak, read, write and understand)

Self directed worker who thrives in a fast-paced team environment

Quality conscious and detail oriented

Computer skills necessary to accomplish nesting and label printing

Forklift operation preferred, but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lift up to 20 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Push/pull up to 2 lbs constantly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Occasionally reach overhead, stoop, use fine motor skills to thread machines.

Frequently stand, walk, sit, use find hand coordination when working with vinyl (sewing, upholstering), reach forward, operate foot pedal controls, focus vision close up.

Constant grasping of materials and tools.

Rotate tasks within the department.

See the Sewing/Upholstery Work Task Analysis for more detail.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. Your base wage will be between $23.00 - $27.88 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual wage offer will be based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan, which provides opportunities to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to meeting certain production goals and other criteria as outlined.This position is eligible for a $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked on 2nd shift, in addition to the base hourly wage.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off including paid holidays, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.com" or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or "[email protected]" for U.S. opportunities.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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Minimum Education Required

Not Specified

Minimum Experience Required

Not Specified

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$23.00 - $27.88 / Hourly

Postal Code

55303

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

69070

Job Benefits

See job description