Contract Sewing Machine Operator Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Machine Operator 

Department: Upholstery Sewing 

Reports To: Department Supervisor 

FLSA Status: Hourly  

 Summary:  Operate cutter to supply pre-cut vinyl, carpet, mat, plascore and fiberglass to multiple departments in the production process. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Read and interpret schedule for daily production requirements.  
• Load and unload material, operate cutter, change blades.
• Inspect material to assure that it is meeting the quality standards of Cobalt. 
• Perform standard housekeeping duties throughout the day. 
• Cross train in other areas of the department.
• All duties must be performed in accordance with Cobalt’s safety policies and procedure.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

General computer knowledge required. Must be able to read and execute build instruction from work orders.  

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related work experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurements, volume, and distance. 

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two- step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. 

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. 

Use the drop-down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.  

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N 

1. Sits 0 hours 

1. Stands 7 hours 

1. Walks 3 hours 

1. Drives 0 hours 

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area  

Maximum: 50(lbs) Frequently: 45(lbs) Occasionally: 35(lbs) 

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:   

1. Simple Grasping: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional 

1. Pushing/Pulling: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional 

1. Fine Manipulation: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional 

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:   

1. Right: None Left: None 

Employee is required to perform these activities:   

1. Bending At Waist: Frequent 

1. Squatting: Frequent 

1. Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Occasional 

1. Kneeling On Ground: Frequent 

1. Reaching Above Shoulder: Frequent 

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Safety glasses always required. 

Cut resistant gloves required when using electric or razor knife. 

Typical 10-hour workdays, frequent overtime required. 

Hair to be pulled back if below shoulders.

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence. 

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time. 

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions. 

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