Sewing Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

ABOUT THE SHADE STORE

At The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest Shades, Blinds and Drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way, from inspiration to installation.

THE POSITION : Sewing Machine Operator

The Production Associate II produces components by assembling fabricated parts and subassemblies. Additionally, a Production Associate II may test and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. Duties focus on daily labor, running equipment, and following written instructions. Assemble fabricated parts, components or units at floor stations. A Production Associate II may identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Production Associate II gains or has attained full proficiency in a multiple number of specific job functions. Works under moderate supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs a variety of basic production and assembly processes, ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations, by following assembly work instructions
• Operates various production machines and may use hand tools to assemble products
• Receive training from Supervisor and other technicians in various disciplines (cross training) as needed.
• Acquires job skills and learns Company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Must follow procedures, methods and sequence of operations in performing daily tasks.
• Ensure all product, material, parts, and documentation follow Company specifications and quality standards.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards. Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary according to process.
• Actively contribute to ongoing continuous improvement efforts and projects.
• Work under close supervision, on routine work and general duties.
• Communicate constantly with supervisor and group lead, regarding issues that may come up on the production line.
• Visually inspects parts to quality standards as described in the quality system
• Communicates any problems which arise to the supervisor / lead person
• Packs finished product as set forth by work instruction, including instructional sheets and any necessary hardware
• Will be required to cross-train and rotate on a frequent basis
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

THE SHADE STORE offer is contingent upon :

The Shade Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws