Sewing Machine Operator (industrial)

We have a full-time/part-time opening for a Sewing Machine Operator (industrial).

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

Manpower is actively seeking candidates who have experience operating sewing machines in an industrial/manufacturing setting. Knowledge of being able to work from and creating patterns is required. Other industrial experience is a plus as this job may involve other general production duties. Job duties include: Mounts attachments, such as needles, cutting blades, or pattern plates, and adjusts machine guides according to specifications. Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction. Activates and adjusts machine controls to regulate stitching speed and length, dimensions of gathers and tucks, and material or thread tension. Activates sewing machine to join, gather or reinforce materials or fabricated articles. Positions materials through feed rollers and guides, or positions and maneuvers under sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation. Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to standards. Places spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, inserts bobbin, and threads ends through machine guides and components. Positions and marks patterns on materials to prepare for sewing.