Manufacturing Sewer

Company: Permobil
Location: New Berlin
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

***$1,000 Sign On Bonus***

Permobil, a manufacturer of advanced rehabilitation technology and a global leader in wheelchair cushion and support surface products, has immediate openings for experienced and motivated Industrial Sewers to join our diverse Sewing Team on First Shift at our New Berlin, WI location.

If you want to be part of a Team that assists individuals with disabilities, this is the right job for you! We are looking for motivated individuals with experience in sewing with patterns in a Manufacturing setting.

Summary:

Operates industrial sewing machines to sew all products in accordance with company performance and quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sews material according to product specifications.
• Operates all industrial sewing machines including single needle.
• Makes minor machine adjustments.
• Meets QC standards in sewing operations.
• Performs routine machine maintenance.
• Flips completed covers.
• Maintains daily log on completed work.
• Maintains weekly sewing production percentage above 90%.
• Logs cutting errors, such as too long, notches not cut, etc.
• Monitors and stocks work area with Velcro, buckles, zippers, zipper pulls and common loop.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. Maintain 5'S Program.
• Assists in other departments as needed to ensure products are completed on time.
• Maintains Kanban System

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Prior industrial sewing experience preferred.
• Experience working with Juki sewing machines preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees and supervisor.

Competitive wage and benefits for full time positions. We offer very competitive and comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, including 401(k) match to those that qualify. We also offer an accrual PTO program of 3 weeks in your first year of employment!!!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Permobil, Milwaukee , Manufacturing Sewer, Other , New Berlin, Wisconsin