Sewing Machine Operator Jobs in Margate, FL (NOW HIRING)

Sets up and operates a multi-unit pocket on the Longford and coordinates with Supervisor, ensuring each job is run according to customer specifications and meeting internal and external deadlines; maintains quality control and reduces waste or machine downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examine job orders to determine quantities to be used in project, stock specifications, colors, or special instructions. Ensure that team members know job details to ensure proper product quality.
• Verify that foil is received and meets the specifications for the job being produced.
• Initiate and perform make-readies, including instruction to other team members to assist.
• Perform general operations maintenance activities. Ensure speed and quality are maintained.
• Determine first save copies on all start-ups.
• Collect and inspect random samples during runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
• Ensure quality standards required by customers are met and maintained. Perform duties to achieve, maintain and monitor quality of signatures throughout the run, including such things as: maintaining consistency.
• Ensure that correct proof is available for each job and returned upon completion of the job (includes O.K.'d sample packs).
• Direct team members to establish and review a list of maintenance tasks to be performed during major make-readies.
• Direct and coordinate team members interactions to ensure proper machine operations.
• Monitoring and directing activities to ensure proper pack quality. .
• Generate required records and waste reports.
• Maintain waste within acceptable range as defined by management per the job.
• Ensure proper housekeeping on and around machine and work area.
• Ensure that all safety mechanisms (such as guards, interlocks and other devices) are in proper condition and report any deficiencies to supervision immediately. Engage Lockout/Tagout if necessary.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other duties as assigned

• Basic Computer skills related to Longford operations
• Basic Math skills
• High School Diploma or GED, or
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and set-up the press to carry out instructions
• Ability to problem-solve issues related to the machine operations
• Understanding of quality systems and how they relate to customer expectations

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• Mechanical ability (working with machinery)

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

Must be able to meet stringent deadlines. Must be organized and can plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision required. Must be able to interact and cooperate with team members and show an enthusiastic/positive attitude. Must have ability to communicate (verbal/written) with team members and supervisors. Must be flexible in job shift assignments according to job schedules, work overtime when required, and be able to cover other shifts when needed.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered.

Benefits include:

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· Life and AD&D Policies

· Short and Long-Term Disability

· 401K with Company Match

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Time Off

· Legal Insurance

· Identity Theft Protection Insurance

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.