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Industrial Seamstress

Work Services Corp.

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Wichita Falls, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

The Industrial Seamstress will be responsible for operating industrial sewing machines to manufacture and repair garments and textile products according to specifications.  You will collaborate with project managers and team members to ensure high-quality output and timely delivery. 

 

Essential Functions 

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

  1. Ensures all operational and safety procedures are properly followed, maintaining a clean and safe work area. 

  1. Operate Industrial sewing machines and other equipment to sew, stitch, and assemble garments and textile products. 

  1. Interpret blue prints, drawings and specifications to understand product requirements and assembly processes. 

  1. Cut fabric and other materials to appropriate sizes and shapes based on patterns or templates. 

  1. Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. 

  1. Perform alterations, repairs, and adjustments on finished garments and products as needed. 

  1. Collaborate with pattern makers and other team members to discuss designs, resolve issues and improve processes. 

  1. Clean, oil, and maintain sewing machines and equipment to ensure they operate smoothly and efficiently. 

  1. Manage time effectively to meet production deadlines and schedules. 

  1. Performance of other related functions as directed by supervisor. 

 

 Competencies 

 

  1. Active Listening 

  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying. 

  • Taking time to understand the points being made. 

  • Asking questions as appropriate 

  • Not interrupting at inappropriate times. 

  1. Service Orientation 

  1. Thoroughness 

  1. Time Management 

  1. Teamwork Orientation. 

  1. Attention to detail. 

  1. Independent Worker 

 

 

Supervisory Responsibility 

 

No Supervisory Responsibility 

 

Work Environment 

 

  1. Occasionally

  • Exposed to Extreme Temperature Weather related (Cold) 

 

  1. Frequently: 

  • Exposed to chemicals direct and air borne exposure. 

  • Exposed to Loud noises. 

  • Exposed to vibration from Mechanical tools. 

 

  1. Rarely 

  • Exposure to public interaction 

 

Equipment 

  1. Industrial Sewing machines 

  1. Textile Fabric cutters 

  1. Grommet Machines 

  1. Industrial sewing tools 

  1. Pallet Jacks 

 

Physical Demands 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: 

  1. Occasionally: 

  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

  • Reaching  

  • Climbing stairs/ladder 

  • Lifting 5 to 50 pounds 

  1. Frequently: 

  • Use hands to finger handle or feel. 

  • Grasping and Handling 

  • Repetitive Motion 

  1. Constantly: 

  • Sitting 

  1. Rarely: 

  • Computer use 

 

While performing the duties, the employee is required to lift weight or Exert Force: 

  1. Occasionally 

  • Up to 50 pounds 

  1. Frequently 

  • Up to 25 pounds 

  1. Constantly 

  • Up to 10 pounds 

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

 

Part Time

 

Travel 

 

No travel is expected for this position. 

 

Required Education and Experience 

 

  1. Basic reading. 

  1. Basic writing. 

  1. Basic mathematics 

 

Preferred Education and Experience 

 

  1. High school graduate or GED. 

  1. Industrial Sewing Experience 

  1. Certificate in Industrial Sewing. 

 

 

Licenses/Work Authorization/Security Clearance 

 

  1. Drug Screen. 

  1. WSC Background checks 

 

 

AAP/EEO Statement 

 

WSC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. 

 

Other Duties 

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.