Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator / Digital Finishing Manchester, CT  Allied Printing Services is a full-service commercial and financial printer that has been in operation since 1949 and are a print-media solutions provider in Manchester, CT.

We have a robust sheetfed, web, digital press capabilities, the largest bindery / finishing area in New England, mailing, fulfillment, kitting, Print-on-Demand and variable data capabilities.

Do you want to succeed in a fast paced and growing family-run company, then this could be the right opportunity for you.  Job Summary :

• The Sewing machine operator is experienced in industrial sized sewing machine setup and maintenance.  Duties / Responsibilities :   Places spool of thread on spindle of machine and draws thread through machine guides, tensions, and eye of needle.
• Inserts bobbin into shuttle and draws thread through slot in shuttle wall or draws thread through guide and looper eye.
• Sew, join, gather, hem, and reinforce materials.    Presses knee lever, depresses pedal, or moves hand lever to raise presser foot or spread feed cups.
• Positions parts to be joined under presser foot and needle and lowers presser foot.

Starts, stops, and controls speed of machine with pedal or knee lever.  Guides parts under needle following edges, seams, guides on machine bed or markings on part.  Observes stitching to detect defects and notifies supervisor or Sewing Machine Repairer when defects are caused by machine malfunction.  Selects sewing supplies such as binding, braid, cord, piping, tape, thread, welt, Velcro or rope, according to specifications or color of material.  Cuts excess thread, weed vinyl, install vinyl graphics, and other finishing duties.    Operate printers, cutters, assemble kits / packages, and file preparation.  Required Skills / Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

We encourage a culture of diversity where people feel free to ask questions and express their opinions and want to support, nurture and inspire each other.  Great Benefits :

If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.