Industrial Sewing Machine/Quilter Operators and Technicians

Industrial Sewing Machine/Quilter Operators and Technicians Industrial Sewing Machine/Quilter Operators and Technicians Safety Components is a global market leader in technology driven fabric solutions for first responders, military, outdoor, and other high-performance textiles. An Elevate Textiles company, Safety Components, has been manufacturing textile fabrics for over 100 years at our plant in Greenville, South Carolina. OPERATORS:Operates a multi-needle quilting machine and other equipment to efficiently produce quilted products per quality and quantity requirements Loads/reloads fabric, thread and bobbins on quilting and/or sewing machines Sets up quilting machines through loading of backing material and adjusting needle positioning and patterns Monitors machine and makes adjustments as needed in order to prevent skipping and/or creating waste Operates a computer related to quilting function Maintains workstation in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion, and performs job duties in a safe and efficient mannerTECHNICIANS:Makes equipment adjustments (timing, feed, etc.) and repairs sewing & quilting machines and related equipment as necessary Inspects, operates, or troubleshoots machinery and related equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions Cleans or lubricates shaft, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery Repairs or replaces defective equipment parts Assists in training sewing machine operators in proper setup and operation of machines Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment Maintains parts inventory Performs duties safely and maintains a clean and safe work environment Develops and maintains maintenance proceduresPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Continually required to walk Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl Continually required to talk or hear Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds Frequent work near moving mechanical parts Hearing protection requiredGREAT BENEFITS CLOSE TO HOME DIRECT HIREWork Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Vacation time Professional Development: New Employee Orientation, On-the-Job Training, Educational Assistance Program