What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing machine operator position at New Pig?
Description
Position at New Pig Corporation
Manufacturing is seeking highly motivated self-starters for Stitchbonding Machine Operator who will be dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality products.
This position will work 11pm-7am at our Duncansville, PA location.
Duties for the Stitchbonding Machine Operator include, but are not limited to :
- Draw thread through guides, tensions, and needles as well as adjust industrial Stitchbond Machine functions, according to material
- Replaces and re-threads needles
- Observes Stitchbond operation to detect defects in stitching or machine malfunction and notifies supervisor
- Replaces Stitchbond machine parts and performs basic maintenance, such as cleaning and oiling machine
- Days of Operation 5 days per week plus overtime as needed
- Quality Standards Demonstrate an ability to adjust the process to meet quality standards
- Quality Inspection Perform quality checks and collect quality data as required
- Production Reporting Enter production quantities and material usage into Syteline
- Actively participate on the process improvement team
- Actively participate in lean manufacturing improvement workshops and training events
- Perform all other production-related duties as assigned or directed
- Adhere to New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
Minimum Qualifications :
The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and / or abilities :
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Adherence to all environmental, health & safety requirements and the company safety policies & procedures
- Previous machine operator experience in manufacturing production environment
- Superior eye / hand coordination
- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
- Must achieve certification to operate independently within 4 months of hire to achieve PA 2 level
- Computer Skills PC use including but not limited to email, data entry, system navigation
- Math skills able to do unit conversions (. linear inches to linear yards to sq. yards)
- Must be able to use basic measurement tools such as tape measures, rulers, etc.
- Physical activity lifting up to 60 lb shafts
- Product standards capable of producing all products to standard rate
- Quality System capable of retrieving and applying all quality information; comply with QMS policies and procedures
- Must demonstrate a commitment to all tasks assigned
- Continuous improvement mindset willingness to share input readily to improve our manufacturing processes
New Pig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, age, qualified veteran status, or disability.
Last updated : 2024-10-09
