Sewing Operator
Ingersoll Rand - Day Zimmerman ·ir-jobs.dzconnex.com
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Job Title:
Sewing Operator - Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of our products.
Location:
About Us
Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.
Responsibilities:
- Sews materials by hand and/or sewing machine, to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles
- Uses specialized automatic or semi-automatic sewing equipment and other equipment as required to fabricate product.
- Cuts materials, according to specifications, cuts excess material or thread from finished product, using blade, scissors, or hot knife
- Positions and marks patterns on materials to prepare for sewing, folds or fits together materials to prepare for machine sewing or hand sewing
- Positions materials through feed rollers, guides, and maneuvers under sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation
- Mounts attachments, changes needles, threads machine through guides, sets up bobbin and adjusts machine guides according to specifications
- Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction
- Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using ruler.
- Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the product fabrication according to the work instructions and/or drawing
- Responsible to adhere to the current General Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for all products
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:
- Able to work on government contracts directly or access shared data resources (authorized to work in the U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent, e.g. GED
- Able to effectively communicate in English (read, write, speak)
- Knowledgeable of basic math and English measurement, measurements can be as small as 1/32nd(versus metric)
- Demonstrated communication and team collaboration skills
- Basic sewing skills and ability to successfully pass ILC Dover sewing aptitude evaluation
Core Competencies:
- A formal skill evaluation of aptitude is required. Time in position is not necessarily a factor in promotion to the next level.
Sewing Operator 1:
- Must fulfill all the Qualifications noted above
- Able to manage basic sewing tasks; may require guidance and assistance.
- Must complete a skills evaluation period to determine skill level going forward; up to 12 months in a training period is possible.
Sewing Operator 2:
- Must fulfill all the minimum qualifications and Sewing Operator 1 qualifications noted above
- Ability to follow a pattern; foundational sewing skills and experience with industrial sewing with a demonstrated aptitude to advance.
- Able to manage increasingly complex sewing tasks with little to no assistance; qualified on multiple products/assemblies.
Sewing Operator 3:
- Must fulfill all the minimum qualifications and the Sewing Operator 2 qualifications noted above.
- Sewing requires fully developed skills to include pattern & blueprint reading; the ability to adjust pattern or develop patterns with minimal instruction.
- Able to manage increasingly complex sewing tasks with no assistance, on multiple products/assemblies; may qualify as a Trainer.
Sewing Operator 4:
- Must fulfill all the minimum qualifications and the Sewing Operator 3 qualifications noted above.
- Able to manage increasingly complex sewing tasks with no assistance, on multiple products/assemblies; regularly trains others on some products/assemblies
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving
mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
Fully site based - Only
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.
Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.