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Production SewerProduction sewers are responsible for operating sewing machines to join, gather, French seam, or hem small component automotive parts by performing the duties listed below.Essential duties and responsibilities:Proper operation of the sewing machine; includes threading the machine, winding the bobbin, and installing the bobbin.Demonstrates the ability to measure seam width and stitches per inch using ruler and stitch counter.Trims excess thread or material from parts as required.Produces quality products according to Operator Instruction Sheet and use visual aids if needed.Understands how to determine good quality products and the impact of bad quality products.Places nonconforming products in designated areas.First off/last off comparison.Uses FIFO (first in first out) method by selecting materials with the oldest date first.Inspects the sewing machine for lint accumulations, sewing dust, pieces of thread, and other debris at the start of the shift.Cleans and oils machine as necessary.Meets and/or exceeds productivity requirements.General housekeeping and maintaining a clutter-free environment.Follows US Farathane policies, procedures, and safety rules.Assures product meets established quality criteria of zero non-conformances.Performs any other duties as assigned.Qualifications:No prior experience or training. On-the-job training is conducted and documented.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasion variables.Physical requirements:Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Working conditions:Safety glasses or safety shields/protective eyewear are required.Work schedule:Shift: 5:00am - 3:00pm / Mon-Thur.Overtime: 5 - 8 hours on Fridays.Benefits:Medical insurance (eligible on 91st day of employment)Dental and vision insuranceGroup short term disability (STD); with option to purchase voluntary long term disability (LTD)Term life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) policy ($15,000); with option to purchase additional life insuranceFlexible spending account (FSA) for medical expenses (maximum $3,400) and dependent daycare expenses (maximum $7,500)401(k) plan - eligibility begins immediately. (Company match is 50% of the first 3% and 25% of the next 3%)Paid holiday schedule (after 90 days of employment)PTO - 2 weeks, prorated –1.54 hours earned per week, as outlined in the hourly employee policy guide.

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