Reports to: Plant Supervisor

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Operates a multi-needle quilting machine and other equipment in order to efficiently produce quilted mattress panels per quality and quantity requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates multi-needle quilting machine to produce quilted mattress panels
• Sets up the machine through loading and reloading of backing and adjusting needle positioning and patterns
• Operates computer related to quilting function
• Operates the on-board computer of the quilting machine
• Cuts material when specified yardage has been quilted, straightens edges of material layers and regulates tension on material or thread.
• Observes material sewn to detect broken threads, uneven edges or wrinkles, and defective stitching or stitch design.
• Monitors machine (visual & audio) and makes adjustments in order to prevent skipping and/or creating scrap
• Touches needles to detect rough places and smooths rough area using a buffer.
• Replaces defective or broken needles
• Measures and sets panel cutting blades, and adjusts panel cutting machine as needed
• Measures and inspects finished panel (within specifications)
• Repairs defective panels using a straight stitch sewing machine and/or other established processes
• Performs routine maintenance on machine such as lubricating machinery
• Troubleshoot minor malfunctions and perform routine repairs as needed
• Perform changeovers as necessary
• Completes documents (i.e. transition lengths) necessary for process
• Must be able to meet production goals according to established guidelines
• Perform other duties as designated by a supervisor or manager
• Must be willing to cross train across multiple jobs and/or departments

JOB FACTORS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is highly repetitious
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach to pick up panels repeatedly throughout shift
• Must be able to lift 80 pound rolls of raw materials
• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors of minimum of 8 hours per shift
• Must be able to walk between and around machines of minimum of 8 hours per shift
• Must be able to reach above head to remove panels from cutting device if stuck
• Ability to work and adapt to a changing work environment (examples, hot, cold, noise and around odors).
• Must be able to wear safety glasses

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Basic English reading/writing skills required
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in factory/warehouse setting highly desirable

COMPETENCIES:

• Take initiative, multi-task, and work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to work safely
• Maintains work area safe and clean
• Must be willing to participate in CI activities if needed
• Must be able to work overtime as required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience with computerized machinery and/or in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Mechanically inclined is a plus

 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer • Drug-Free Working Environment