Sewing Repair Specialist

Century Furniture

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Hickory, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operates sewing machines to repair various fabrics and leathers for upholstered furniture components. Ensures all work meets established sewing standards and production goals while maintaining a safe work area.

Qualifications

You have experience operating a sewing machine and working with various fabrics and leathers to repair upholstered furniture. You should be able to adhere to established sewing standards, read and follow sewing specifications, and maintain equipment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

sewing machine operation

top stitch

saddle stitch

welt

marking

cutting

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Century Upholstery Plant 2 - Hickory, NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DaySummary Job Description This position operates a sewing machine, aligning various fabrics and/or leathers repairing applicable parts for upholstered furniture. Essential Duties Able to sew different product including cushions, borders, backs, flatwork, etc. (top stitch, saddle stitch & welt) Ability to adhere to established sewing standards Adjust machines to stitch various types of fabrics Good hand-eye coordination, concentration skills, and a demonstrated attention to detail Reads and follows instructions to sew specs and notes provided Maintains equipment and work area in an orderly manner Must be able to work with different types of sewing machines Must be able to work off production ticket to sew fabric to request Must follow all safety policies and procedures Works as part of a team to meet or exceed production goals Learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments, as needed QualificationsPosition Requirements High school diploma or GED preferred Previous marking/cutting experience a plus Physical Requirements The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks Must be able to work in noisy environments Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed Occasionally lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 26-50 lbs with assistance if needed.

Century Furniture

Century Furniture is one of the world's largest privately owned manufacturers of upper-end residential furniture. Its broad line of wood and upholstered furniture consists of bedroom, dining and occasional collections in traditional, transitional and contemporary styling. Century is recognized in the industry as a design leader, ranked in the forefront for its expertise in finishing and the many details of fine craftsmanship.
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