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Candidate Info
13
years in workforce
13
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
C
Business Systems Technology
Insurance And Coding
Sewing Machine Operator
Produced body armor, K-9 vests, and bomb blankets for military and government personnel, park rangers, SWAT teams, fire marshals, police, and TWRA contracts.
- Ensured quality standards established by company; supervisors utilized my skills and abilities to repair and correct products in order to meet quality standards.
- Identified training needs and assisted in coaching and training team members in skills related to operations.
- Utilized the concepts of lean manufacturing to reduce inventory.
- Facilitated timely completion of orders by meeting requirements of customer contract requests.
- Cataloged and documented inventory monthly and annually.
Candidate Info
15
years in workforce
2
years at this job
GED
GED
Sewing Machine Operator
Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, and improve production times.
- Led a team of 4 individuals to work together as a team.
- Made sure products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Planned and laid out work for the team to meet production at schedule
Candidate Info
36
years in workforce
12
years at this job
AS
Drafting And Design
Sewing Machine Operator/designer/frame Builder/repair Person/trainer
Assembled complete seat covers
- Building of the frames for the seats
- Inspected products to determine needed repairs, cut out parts and repaired covers as part of quality control
- Designed new patterns for seat covers
- Trained new hands and determined who would or who would not make it as a sewing machine operator
Candidate Info
25
years in workforce
15
years at this job
Floor Supervisor, Sewing Machine Operator, Maintenance
Supervised 100 sewing machine operators
- Maintained air compressor, ice machine, light ballasts, sewing machines
- Provided janitorial services for factory and office
- Assisted in shipping department
Candidate Info
24
years in workforce
6
years at this job
GED
GED
Manufacturing
Assistant Cook
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator/assembly
- Measured, cut, and sewed fabric to meet blueprint specifications
- Prepared, packaged, wrapped and shipped products
- Accurately assembled cash register drawers in a timely manner
Candidate Info
13
years in workforce
2
years at this job
GED
GED
AS
Arts
Sewing Machine Operator
Pre-assembled and final assembled packaging and other products with the use of an industrial sewing machine
- Consistently met daily production quotas
- Inspected products in detail for quality
- Maintained machines and tools
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
6
years at this job
Supervisor/sewing Machine Operator
Utilized industrial sewing machines
- Assembled draperies, comforters, bedspreads and pillows
- Assisted clientele with window treatment and wall paper decisions
- Responsible for managing front show room and office area
- Provided customer service to clientele
Candidate Info
28
years in workforce
5
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Production Line Sewing Machine Operator
Operated sewing machine used to join parts of fabricated textile products.
- Observed stitching to detect defects.
- Notified sewing machine mechanic when defects were caused by machine malfunctions.
- Oiled machine, changed needles and secured modifying attachments to machine
Candidate Info
8
years in workforce
2
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Sewing Machine Operator
- Continuous use of industrial strength sewing machine throughout shift
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals
- Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean, free of contaminants and met quality specifications
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
7
months at this job
Progress
Sewing Machine Operator
Draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of the sewing project
- Observe operations to detect any faults or defects in stitching
- Ensure that the finished product conforms to the design and merchandizing instructions provided in the work order
- Perform general and preventative maintenance tasks on sewing machines to ensure their longevity
Candidate Info
12
years in workforce
2
years at this job
C
Certificate
Sewing Machine Operator
- Industrial sewing performing hemming on a cylinder machine, serging on the serger and operating the bar tacking machine.
- Trimming, folding and packaging uniforms and shopping bags.
- Trained other sewing team members on sewing/folding techniques and how to thread an industrial sewing machine from top down to bobbin.
Candidate Info
24
years in workforce
13
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Sewing Line Lead/sewing Machine Operator
Became a sewing line lead within the first year of hiring on as a sewing machine operator.
- Organize and prepare the material for the sewing line before coworkers arrive.
- Meet production needs set by company and night supervisor.
- Work with other departments to organize complete bed sets.
- Sew as needed to help complete the production for each day.
- Input production reports into the computer nightly.
Candidate Info
20
years in workforce
20
years at this job
GED
GED
Business Information Systems
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Operated industrial sewing machines and sergers to sew and upholster medical tables.
- Made stretcher covers with zippers.
- Marked and cut materials according to patterns and design specifications.
- Fabricated material following procurement documents, markings, and patterns utilizing industrial sewing machines.
- Applied fasteners and trimmings, such as zippers, binding, and trim.
- Fitted material according to design specifications.
- Sewed long underwear, (joining, setting waistbands, cuffs, collars, bar tacking, label setting, elastics, and edge finish). Now out of business.
Candidate Info
13
years in workforce
6
years at this job
Sewing Machine Operator
Machine Operator- Operated and specially Trained on various Industrial Sewing machines
- Cutter- Piece work for shirt factory, assembling assorted sizes/colors, hem to specifications
- Laborer and Freight Stock- Laying material, cutting to specified order criteria, take inventory
- Material Mover- load 50 pound fabric rolls to tables and machines. Tie and tag bundles, load and deliver to factory for assembly
Candidate Info
15
years in workforce
1
year at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Sewing Machine Operator
Inspect garments, and examine repair tags and markings on garments to locate defects or damage
- Start and operate or tend machines, such as single or double needle serging and flat-bed felling machines
- Record quantities of materials processed while also inspecting garments, and examine repair tags and markings on garments to locate defects or damage
- Position items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides while placing spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
3
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Sewing Machine Operator
- Work with my team to construct good quality, custom flags according to specification sheets.
- Measure, cut and prepare fabrics for sewing.
- Thread needles and adjust sewing machines as needed.
- Constantly monitor machine operation and fabric to detect problems or flaws.
- All sewing and preparation is done while standing.
- Work with two needle sewing machines using freehand or folders, one needle sewing machines, zigzag and serge machines.
Candidate Info
8
years in workforce
8
months at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Sewing Machine Operator
Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.
- Position items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides.
- Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.
- Match cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing them, and verify that dye lots and patterns match.
- Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.
- Start and operate or tend machines, such as single or double needle serging and flat-bed felling machines, to automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or articles.
- Record quantities of materials processed.
- Inspect garments, and examine repair tags and markings on garments to locate defects or damage, and mark errors as necessary.
- Select supplies such as fasteners and thread, according to job requirements.
- Mount attachments, such as needles, cutting blades, or pattern plates, and adjust machine guides according to specifications.
- Operate embroidery machine to put logos upon all fabric products.
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
9
months at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Sewing Machine Operator
Sew yokes and complete orders as required.
- Sew and complete piece work and place at storage for next operation.
- Maintain production.
- Keep a safe and clean work area.
- Perform small maintenance on sewing machine, change needles, add oil, clean bobbin casings, and change adjustments as needed.
- Log piece work by the order on the production sheet and turn in to supervisor.
- Communicate any problems with supervisor and any co workers affected.
Candidate Info
11
years in workforce
5
years at this job
HS
Psychology / Social Work
HS
High School Diploma
Sewing Machine Operator
Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.
- Position items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides.
- Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.
- Match cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing them, and verify that dye lots and patterns match.
- Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.
- Start and operate or tend machines, such as single or double needle surging and flat-bed felling machines, to automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or articles.
- Record quantities of materials processed.
- Inspect garments, and examine repair tags and markings on garments to locate defects or damage, and mark errors as necessary.
- Select supplies such as fasteners and thread, according to job requirements.
- Mount attachments, such as needles, cutting blades, or pattern plates, and adjust machine guides according to specifications.
Candidate Info
44
years in workforce
33
years at this job
HS
Leadership
AS
Associate of Science
Sewing Machine Operator
Design, sketch, make patterns and construct leather garments and other clothing
- Repair rips and tears in clothing and leather accessories
- Construct vinyl and leather chair coverings
- Restructure, redesign and alter garments to meet deadlines set by clients
Candidate Info
13
years in workforce
8
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Sewing Machine Operator
Sewing Machine Operator/Saw Operator/Material Handler
- Built professional relationship with co-workers
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds by loading and unloading pallets from pallet jack
- Dedicated to daily work required to meet company deadlines
- Made on demand decisions to provide quality work
- Kept working areas clean and organized for safety standards
- Successfully operated hand saw machine at a high rate of speed while maintaining quality
- Motivated to work hard, show up early or on time, and maintain production
- Finished all task in a timely manner meeting all goals assigned
- Read and followed instructions given by supervisor insuring that product met quality standards
- Completed multiple jobs during the course of the day being flexible
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
4
years at this job
BS
Business Administration
Sewing Machine Operator
Operate QuickBooks Point of Sale
- Create daily cash deposits
- Organize and manage employees' time for payroll
- Assist customers making decisions regarding monogram orders such as color, font, size, etc.
- Prepare and sew various merchandise to be monogrammed
- Assist co-workers with needs in preparing or finishing customer monogrammed orders
- Trim and organize monogrammed order for customer pick-up
- Solve unexpected problems arising from machine's malfunctions
Candidate Info
22
years in workforce
8
years at this job
GED
GED
Sewing Machine Operator
- Maintain, check and repair coworker uniforms.
- Ensure uniform room is ordered at all times.
- Perform uniform fittings for fresh colleagues and complete adjustment as essential.
- Adhere to companies policies, procedures and standards.
- Perform pressing duties and slight repairs to coworker items as required.
Candidate Info
11
months in workforce
4
months at this job
HS
Business
BA
Criminal Justice / Human Services
Sewing Machine Operator
- Responsible for closing raingear pants for the "Navy".
- Worked on government contracts.
- Work well within a group atmosphere because each job I worked on fed the next job. Similar to assembly line work. Had to keep everyone busy by doing your part.
- Always knew how much work needed to be done daily to stay on track and always worked very hard to meet that goal.
- Worked well with others.
- Always strived for perfection. Making sure all the little details were done correctly.
Candidate Info
2
years in workforce
1
year at this job
HS
High School Diploma
C
Computer Technology
Sewing Machine Operator
- Repaired and altered items by adding replacement parts or missing stitches.
- Positioned items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides.
- Performed specialized sewing machine functions, such as buttonhole making or tacking.
- Folded and stretched edges and lengths of items while sewing, in order to facilitate forming specified sections.
- Matched cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing them, and verify that dye lots and patterns match.
- Monitored machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.
- Performed equipment maintenance tasks such as replacing needles, sanding rough areas of needles, and cleaning and oiling sewing machines.
- Examined and measured finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using rulers.
- Guided garments and garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.
Candidate Info
8
years in workforce
1
month at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Electrician
Electrician, Sewing Machine Operator
Installs and repairs wiring, fixtures, and equipment for all electrical services.
- May construct instrument panels, using hand tools, rulers, dividers, and power drills, following specifications.
- Operates sewing machine to join parts of clothing.
- Performs duties as described under Sewing Machine Operator
Candidate Info
20
years in workforce
7
years at this job
GED
GED
Sewing Machine Operator
Worked a single needle machine
- Sewed ticking and moisture barriers for chairs and sofa
- Maintained machine and kept it functioning correctly at all times
- Work area kept tidy and organized
- Reported to manager about production progress
- Stayed on top of industry's styles for ticking
- Sewed upholstery for office wheeled chairs
- Utilized vinyl and fabric to fill the orders per the customers requirements
- Sewed together all the parts for the upholstering
- Alerted staff when fabric or vinyl was damaged and placed verbal order for more fabric to keep production lines moving without delays
- Maintained daily production timesheet
Candidate Info
10
years in workforce
8
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
QA Inspector/sewing Machine Operator
Ensuring that all testing is performed to the highest standards
- Ensured safety standards met for all products
- Assure that products can withstand regular use and that products work as intended
- Responsible for selecting and running all of the equipment needed for the sewing process
- Ensure that all materials and auxiliary supplies are available prior to beginning work
- Draw threads through needles and adjust machine functions to meet the requirements of the sewing project
- Ensure that the finished product conforms to the design and merchandizing instructions provided in the work order
- Record quantities of materials processed
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
3
years at this job
C
Microsoft
C
Certificate
Sewing Machine Operator
- Inserted wire and draw-string cords under edge of material to fabricate articles, such as clothes pin bags, laundry bags and ironing board covers.
- Drew thread through guide and lopper eye.
- Pressed knee lever and depressed pedal.
- Inserted bobbin into shuttle and drew thread through slot in shuttle wall.
- Moved hand lever to raise presser foot and spread feed cups.
- Positioned parts to be joined under presser foot and needle and lowered presser foot.
- Guided parts under needle, using fingers and hands.
- Observed stitching to detect defects.
- Oiled machine, changed needles and secured modifying attachments to machine.
Candidate Info
11
years in workforce
11
years at this job
Industrial Power Sewing Machine Operator
- Production machine operation in industrial sewing.
- Cuts designs and labels for assembling Balloon Bouncer products
- Assembles the product according to details and step by step instructions.
- Physically pull and keeps the heavy product in place while other operators sew and helps assemble the product.
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
3
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Sewing Machine Operator and Technician, Team Assemblers
- Sewing machine operator- operated sewing machine to produce armored vests for governmental agencies; forklift operator
- General maintenance technician- repaired sewing and Gerber machine, paint booth, air compressors; and general facility maintenance such as lighting.
- Operated paint booth- painted shields and helmets; and ran Gerber machine which was used to cut various patterns and designs.
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
2
months at this job
Sewing Machine Operator
- Starts and operates machines that automatically join or decorate material
- Adjusts machine functions according to fabric type
- Replaces sewing machine parts and performs basic maintenance, such as oiling machine, replacing and rethreading needles
Candidate Info
2
years in workforce
2
years at this job
GED
GED
Sewing Machine Operator
- Sewing machine operator
- Sewed band on pants and tucked band in pants
- Worked with co-workers in team building
- Met production
- Assisted in taking work to next station
- Attended safety meeting every morning
Candidate Info
8
years in workforce
4
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Voc
Accounting
History
Sewing Machine Operator
- Ran several different sewing machines
- Various warehouse responsibilities
- Trained new employees
Candidate Info
28
years in workforce
2
years at this job
GED
GED
C
Mathematics And Reading Studies
Sewing Machine Operator
Precision sewing
- Knowledge of sewing machine operations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Priority and decision making skills
Candidate Info
33
years in workforce
9
months at this job
College Preparatory
SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR & Shipping/receiving
- Responsible for binding the carpet
- Shipped carpets and mats for different vehicles
- Received carpet accessories and parts
- Scanned units & accessories for logistic use
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
3
months at this job
Business Administration
Sewing Machine Operator
- Leather, fabric, cloth, vinyl.
- Handling
- Supervising
- Border machine operator
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