Are you an experienced Sewer with a passion for sustainability, creativity and crafting quality products? Diamond Brand Gear is currently seeking part-time Sewing Operators to create upcycled outdoor gear by utilizing sustainable fabric from deconstructed products produced inhouse. This an exciting opportunity for sewers who want to put their own flare on durable gear that will be utilized by outdoor aficionados everywhere! Flexible hours/days negotiable.
Essential Functions
- Operates programmable tackers, single needle machines, double needle machines, use of folders and tooling for specific products
- Ensures the quality of sew to match sewn samples in line
- Provides feedback to supervisor on process improvements to safety, quality and/or production efficiency.
- Collaborate with team, share ideas, listen, and learn to improve productivity
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise
- Must have a thorough understanding of sewing machines and different sewing techniques.
- Manufacturing process knowledge a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Dedication to learning and perfecting a skill
- Must have excellent hand dexterity, hand/eye coordination, and fast motion
- Exhibits organizational, logical thought and time management skills
- Must work in a cooperative manner with Supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
Experience
- At least 3 years of sewing experience required
- Previous experience crafting items either for resale or for personal use preferred.
- Machine-shop, job-shop, manufacturing, or other production experience a plus
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through levels of education and experience. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.
Environmental Conditions
- Fast paced environment with moderate noise
Physical Demands
- Need to have sound hand-eye coordination and be able to cope with moderate physical effort.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions required for this position with or without accommodation.
- Must be able to sit at the sewing machine for extended periods of time.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule outside traditional shift days/hours as business need arises.
- Must attend work on a regular and predictable basis.
- Must complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
- Must uphold Company policies, including the anti-harassment program.
- Must uphold the highest standard of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior.
- Must work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions.
ADA: Diamond Brand Gear will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
EEO: Diamond Brand Gear does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.