Primary Role: Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, this position will operate sewing machines to join, gather, hem, or reinforce materials. The Industrial Sewer will ensure quality metrics are met while working to meet or exceed Latham’s manufacturing standards.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　All aspects of set-up and operation of industrial sewing machine.

　　Guide parts under needle following edges, seams, and guides on machine bed or markings on part.

　　Follow Standard Operating Procedure, observe stitching to detect defects. Notify either the Production Supervisor when defects are caused by machine malfunction or sewer error.

　　Select, cut, and organize sewing supplies such as binding, webbing, cord, tape, or thread according to specifications or color of material as stated on the work order.

　　Maintain raw material, work in process and finished products in a neat and orderly manner.

　　Cut excess thread or material.

　　Oil machines.

　　Inspect product during production to ensure the highest quality.

　　Organize, clean, and maintain workstations as assigned.

　　Work in collaboration with other employees to maintain one piece flow.

　　Coordinate the sharing of equipment as needed.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications/Skills:

　　Must have experience in industrial sewing including the use of industrial sewing machines. Heavy stitching experience preferred.

　　Ability to follow work instructions and interpret work orders including a variety of instructions.

　　Minimum of two years’ experience in industrial sewing preferred.

　　Must be able to pass sewing test.

　　Be able to work M-F with some overtime as needed.

　　Essential Job Functions:

　　Excellent communication skills with the ability to multitask, work on a team, work independently, and the ability to work with one’s hands.

　　Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, stand or sit for 8–12 hour shifts, able to lift up to 50 lbs.

　　What We Offer:

　　Wage growth after successful cross-training

　　Full time, year-round work with overtime opportunities

　　Medical/dental/vision benefits after 60 days; 401k with a company match; generous Paid Time Off including 11 company-paid holidays

　　Balanced Work/Life Schedule

　　Weekly pay – you receive a paycheck every week

　　A workplace that values safety, respect, employee engagement, recognition and diversity