Internship Sewing Machine Operator Jobs in Cowpens, SC

Covercraft Industries, LLC is the leading branded manufacturer of Automotive, Marine and Recreational Vehicle protection products, as well as a market leader in outdoor protection products for Home and Garden since 1965. We’re rapidly expanding and want to add energetic, goal-oriented new team members who will join in our growth in these exciting industries. 

With nearly 1000 team members in 7 US states as well as operations in Mexico, we’re especially proud of our operations in Landrum, SC as the home of our Carver brand of quality boat covers and marine accessories. 

Our Mission is to design and manufacture quality products that protect the things that move you. Our Goal and Vision is to be the most sought-after source for customers seeking to protect their investments, hobbies, adventures and memories. Covercraft expects to accomplish this by embracing our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Innovation and being Customer-Focused. 

Our team members are the key to our success and that is why we offer career opportunities with outstanding benefits including: 

• Medical, dental, vision, 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan/Employer Matching
• Supplemental voluntary benefits (STD, Life, Accident) 
• Generous PTO Policy: beginning at 80 hours the 1st year of employment -> 120 hrs. 2nd year of employment; Paid holidays; Paid Bereavement 
• FSA -Flexible Spending Account
• Profit Sharing Plan – All active team members are eligible
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Under limited supervision, will perform sewing functions to assemble product pieces.
• Must be able to receive the product pieces and learn the order of pieces, draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of the sewing project and return product to workflow.
• Ability to solve problems and work with a team to continuously improve production processes and achieve daily production goals.
• Complete assigned sewing work with acceptable productivity and output rates as outlined below:

• Level 1: Assemble part of any product using one machine, quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 80% efficiency within 90-day probationary period; must assume personal responsibility for achieving quality goals and demonstrate continuous improvement towards achieving 100% efficiency on assigned work within 6 months.
• Level 2: Must be able to assemble products using 2 to 3 different sewing machines or as many as needed to produce all products within the department, consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 95% without refresher training; must be able to repair sewing work as needed to support daily production goals; able to share and demonstrate best practice sewing methods with other sewers.
• Level 3: Must be fully cross-trained, able to assemble any product using any machine in the sewing area, consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 105% without refresher training; must be able to repair sewing work as needed to support daily production goals; able to share and demonstrate best practice sewing methods with other sewers.
• Sewing Lead: Must have basic knowledge of all job functions within the department and be able to assist in all areas as needed. Must count production work and report to supervisor. Must be able to train new sewing personnel. The Team Lead will communicate with Supervisor to assist with problem solving and offer suggestions for continuous improvement, setup daily workflow and assist department personnel in solving any work in process problems. The Team Lead is responsible for knowing the location of all items within the department and can assist with locating them. The Team Lead is a working leader who fills a production role daily. Must fill in for Supervisor at meetings as needed. Must be able to assist with inventory. Will assist manager in handling daily personnel issues.  Lead by example, treat all employees with respect, demonstrate excellent communication / facilitation skills.  Sewing Lead may be asked to take care of sewing maintenance and repairs of machinery.

• Notify supervisors of any problems or discrepancies during the sewing process.
• Perform daily maintenance on machines in area as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Follow instructions and complete other work as assigned.
• Practice energy conservation in every area such as turning off machine when not in use.
• Housekeeping of all areas.
• Anything else deemed necessary by the Supervisor.

Covercraft Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

We are a drug-free workplace.