Machine Operator

Company: Sayre Enterprises
Location: Buena Vista
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Merrow Machine Operator SHIFT: 2nd Shift 4PM-2AM Monday - Thursday with paid lunch (Train on 1st shift 6AM-4:30PM Monday - Thursday) PAY: Base rate $15.00/hour plus $1.50 shift differential (when moved to 2nd shift) DEPARTMENT: Sewing Department REPORTS TO: Sewing Department Supervisor and 2nd Shift Supervisor SUMMARY: The Merrow machine operator is responsible for operating single-head merrow machine to sew thread over edges of various patches as part of production process which creates a secure thread edge for a finished look that stops fraying of a patch. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: --- Ability to draw thread through guides, tensions, and needles and adjust tensions, threads, and bobbins according to fabric type. --- Ability to center material to prepare for processing on merrow machine. --- Ability to observe merrow operations to detect defects in stitching that indicate machine malfunction and notify supervisor of malfunction. --- Ability to use various cutting implements such as nippers to cut excess material or thread from the finished product. --- Must be dependable and self-motivated with a positive attitude. --- Ability to work independently with little supervision and communicate well with supervisor and team leaders. --- Ability to maintain speed and efficiency and be fully committed to excellent customer service. --- Ability to maintain department production demand numbers. --- Ability to accurately count and follow written or verbal directions. --- Pay attention to the quality of both the starting product and the finished product. --- Continually utilize visual awareness to operate equipment, read information, and have discernment for colors and detail. --- Perform other duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: --- Must be 18 years old or older. --- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. --- Manufacturing experience preferred but not required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: --- Continually required to sit (10 hours per day and up to 2 hours overtime as needed) --- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. --- Continually required to talk, hear and visually see and focus on items during production process, including but not limited to color, peripheral and depth perception and adjust focus. --- Must be able to lift, move and push up to 30lbs. Sayre Enterprises, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $15 - $17 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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