Job Description

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.   

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Forklift Driver required (certification is an advantage)
• Familiarity with measuring tools. 
• Strong manual dexterity
• Upholstery and patternmaker a plus
• Ability to sit 
• Basic math skills. 
• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received. 

Education and Experience: 

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Physical Requirements: Standing- 20%, Walking-10% , Sitting 70%

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available & Schedule: 2nd shift 4:00pm-12:00am

Why should you work at Allied Printing Services? 
Allied Printing Services will give their employees the opportunity for upper mobility! 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: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.

Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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