Find & Apply For Sewing Machine Operator Jobs in Lakewood Township, New Jersey

• Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.
• Position items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides.
• Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.
• Match cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing them, and verify that dye lots and patterns match.
• Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.
• Record quantities of materials processed.
• Select supplies such as fasteners and thread, according to job requirements.
• Cut excess material or thread from finished products.
• Fold or stretch edges or lengths of items while sewing, in order to facilitate forming specified sections.
• Cut materials according to specifications, using blades, scissors, or electric knives.
• Perform equipment maintenance tasks such as replacing needles, or cleaning and oiling sewing machines.
• Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using rulers.
• Turn knobs, screws, and dials to adjust settings of machines, according to garment styles and equipment performance.
• Position and mark patterns on materials to prepare for sewing.
• Repair or alter items by adding replacement parts or missing stitches.
• Sewing experience preferably in a production/ factory setting
• High school diploma preferred

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person