Entry Level Sewing Machine Maintenance Jobs in Illinois

Position: Sewing Machine Operator 

Location: Arcola, IL 

Starting Minimum Pay: $18.00 per hour

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Arcola IL, is looking for a Sewing Machine Operator to join our team.

Here's How You’ll Make an Impact:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for learning the machines to provide optimal production in the department.

At Herff Jones we may have been around for 100 years, but we still have the mentality of a scrappy startup. For you, that means your job may grow and change over time. But don’t worry, we would never ask an employee to take on an assignment they didn’t already have the right skill sets they needed to succeed. As we see it for right now, however, here are the challenges that we want you to tackle:

• Will learn to inspect all component parts to make certain they meet our quality standards and correspond to the bundling ticket.
• Will learn how to operate the automated machinery in your department.
• Will learn about all product lines.
• Responsible for finished product meeting all quality standards.
• Responsible for cleaning machine, etc. to meet the machine’s needs.
• Work in other departments and work areas/machinery as needed.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with job duties.
• Must be able to recognize colors and different cloth styles.
• Must be able to work all mandatory overtime.

Physical Activities:

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Standing on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.

• Standing for 8 hours a day or longer.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT

About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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