Overlock Sewing Machine Operator Jobs in Minnesota

In 5...4...3...2...1... BLAST OFF!!!  Calling individuals who love to work with their hands!  Do you want to be a part of space?  Here at Aerospace Fabrication & Materials, you will find that our products are literally out of this world!  The space industry is skyrocketing, and we are seeking experienced sewing machine operators or individuals who are willing to learn to join our team. 

We are offering:

• Starting $21.50/hr
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and more!
• $250 Annual Anniversary Bonus
• $2,000 Referral Bonus (invite a friend!)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Perform hands-on manufacturing of assigned materials and assemblies produced by Aerospace Fabrication and Materials (AFM) including the following:  

• Sew or tape MLI Blankets, Protective Covers or other AFM assemblies, hand combine materials, roll-to-roll combine materials
  Interface with manufacturing, quality, engineering personnel on material status and production planning issues 
• Read and accurately interpret customer provided drawings, templates, and specifications
  Inspect materials and assemblies 
• Complete all quality documentation associated with AFM’s manufacturing process 
• Interface with manufacturing personnel on material status and production planning issues 
• Clean assemblies 
• Package materials and assemblies 
• Maintain and control material traceability 
• Maintain and clean AFM equipment 
• Promote and ensure a clean and safe work environment adhering to Company and governmental policies and regulations
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not to be construed as being exclusive or all-inclusive. 

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.  
• Experience in manufacturing drawing reading is preferred, but not required.  
• Sewing experience is preferred, but not required.
• Quality/Inspection experience is preferred, but not required.  

Language Skills and Interpersonal Communication:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers and vendors. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents including, but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Ability:

Individual must have the following, 

• Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers, multiply and divide by up to 1000’s.  
• Ability to convert numbers, round in all units of measure, use whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals preferred.  
• Ability to accurately measure using a ruler and a tape measure required.  

Reasoning Ability:

Individual must have the following, 

• Ability to apply knowledge learned through training to thoroughly understand how to read and interpret AFM and customer drawings and templates.  
• Ability to compare, inspect, and judge whether project matches required specifications.  
• Ability to apply knowledge learned through training of AFM manufacturing processes. 
• Ability to learn to operate any AFM equipment.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to take instructions on detailed activities
• Ability to maintain detailed records
• Self-motivated individual

Training Requirements*

• Cleanroom Training
• Contamination Control Training
• Measurement Training
• Template & Drawing Reading Training
• Basic Sewing Training
• Sewing Training – on the job
• Taping Training
• Grommet Training
• Rivet Training 
• Ultrasonic Welder Training
• Overview of Thermal Control Blanket Fabrication
• Job Sheet Training
• Control of Non-conforming Product
• AWAIR, Right-to-Know, and OSHA Training

*Additional training not listed may be required as needed.

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. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and/or feet in a repetitive manner, push and pull materials, use head and neck to frequently look down, and simple/light grasping. The employee is occasionally required to twist, kneel, balance, grasp firmly, and use fine finger dexterity. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds, using the assistance from another as required if lifting over 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Employees at times are required to wear a bonnet, smock, booties, veil, beard guard, and cleanroom gloves while in the cleanroom. Occasional use of safety glasses may be required while using chemicals such as adhesives, solvents, compressed air and other eye safety issues. Occasional use of a particular respirator mask may be required. Occasional use of Tyvek apron, gloves or arm covers while using specific fabrics.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts on the cutting and sewing machines.   
• The noise level in the work environment is usually normal.