Border/Zipper SewerBaker Furniture
Job Summary
BORDER/ZIPPER SEWER
BASIC FUNCTION
Being a Border/Zipper Sewer includes piecing borders together, running the appropriate welt in them and running zippers in backs, ottomans and pillows to spec. Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 4:00pm (some overtime)
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Standard operation procedures.
- Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions and specifications before sewing.
- Run zipper and/or border machines
- Pull borders to remove excess welt cord
- Thread/re-thread machinery
- Install rolls of zipper into machinery/attach zipper flies for zipping
- Exercises care and follow the proper safety procedures to prevent injuries to themselves and their co-workers. May perform other duties/special or non-routine assignments as needed.
TOOLS USED WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES:
- Sewing machine 5. Screwdriver
- Scissors 6. Tape Measure
- Zipper machine 7. Tweezers
- Border machine
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships:
- Reports to Department Supervisor
Organization Relationships:
- Works with other sewers on a daily basis as needed. Ability to adapt to a team oriented, production atmosphere is required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
High School graduate helpful
Good Communication Skills – oral and written.
3+ years’ experience in production upholstery fabric sewing in an upholstered furniture manufacturing environment preferred.
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