SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR (FLEX)- FLEET STORE

Knowledge of surging and blind-hem machines useful. This location is opened 7 days a week.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Assists in sewing items for authorized patrons. Sews buttons on marked locations, turns material under and sews straight on small items such  as pockets, upper edge of cuff for garments, hems; takes in seam allowance, binds straight edge of material; mends tears or rips by straight  stitching; darns, shortens or lengthens trousers or other garments etc.

- Operates a sewing machine and maintains working areas in a clean and orderly manner.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

 PHYSICAL EFFORT: Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands, arms and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually, and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.

 WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in well lighted and ventilated areas. Areas are often noisy because of numerous machines being operated at the same time. Operators are subject to possible needle punctures and minor thread cuts.

Knowledge of surging and blind-hem machines useful. This location is opened 7 days a week.

Twelve months experience performing work operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair clothing. 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE A High School Diploma or GED may be substituted for 6 months of experience.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands arms and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.