Sewing Assembler- Manufacturing

Reporting to the Line Leader the Assembler operates a wide variety of sewing machines to join parts of fabricated articles or garments in accordance with product instructions product sample and customer basic or more advanced sewing tasks and techniques on automated and industrial sewing equipment with knowledge of safe working proceduresSets up sewing machine with proper tools sets stitches needles and/or attachments to meet required product/contract requirementPerforms various sewing tasks such as top stitching installing zippers pockets and pocket weltsPerforms other non-routine tasks which may include grommeting snaps drills marking clip and turn heat press sonic seal and other finer detailed sewing operationsForms pattern pieces and attaches built componentsConducts in-line inspections for quality purposesMay repair units that fail inspectionMonitors and meets required targetOther:Maintains respectful communication with co-workers and supervisory staffFamiliar with the Companys ISO Quality Policy and understands the impact of this position on the competitiveness and performance of the companyTrained in the requirements of NIJ Standard-0101.06 Ballistic Resistance of Body Armorand to facilitate conformity to the NIJ body Armor Compliance Testing ProgramspecificationsPerform other duties as assigned Complies with and follows Health & Safety policies and how it applies to daily dutiesMaintains good house keeping skillsQualifications:Minimum grade 10 and/or proven work experience 13 months to 2 years of related work experience in either a cutting or sewing environment considered an assetGood communication skills both orally and writtenMust have flexibility to work various shiftsAttention to detail and a positive attitude are necessaryMust have basic math skills including fraction recognition using both metric and standard measurementsGood working computer skills; MS Office software MS Word Excel