Industrial Sewing Operator

Job DetailsJob Location: Leominster - Leominster, MA 01453Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.50 HourlyPOSITION TITLE:                            INDUSTRIAL SEWING OPERATOR DEPARTMENT:                                CHAIR ASSEMBLY JOB TYPE:                                        FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT REPORTS TO:                                  MAYELA BORCHELT SHIFT:                                                1st DATE:                                                8/28/26   FUNCTION Sew office chairs, cushions and various other components using traditional sewing machines/equipment.   RESPONSIBILITIES Stitcher – Stitches fabrics, vinyls, leathers using industrial sewing machines following established practices.  Single needle, double needle, top stitch as required.  High attention to detail.  Responsible to produce cleanly tailored upholstery with minimal wrinkles/pleats particularly around curved shapes.  Follows established procedures to ensure correct application of fabrics.  Aligns cut/sewn covers to ensure correct appearance.  Filling in in other departments (cutting, gluing, assembly, packing, material handling, etc.) when capacity issues arise.  Other duties as assigned.   REQUIREMENTS Prior experience sewing office chairs. Read and understand production paperwork. Work overtime as necessary.   Hazards Present   Abrasions   Chemical Contact   Cuts/Punctures X Dust/Particulate Inhalation   Extreme Cold   Extreme Heat   Falling Objects   Flying Objects X Moving Machinery X Noise Above 85 db   Rolling Objects   Vibration   Wet Ramps/Floors     Action Required % of Time Balancing     Bending X 10 Carrying X 10 Climbing     Color Vision X 100 Crawling     Crouching     Depth Perception X 100 Driving     Kneeling     Handling X 85 Lifting Less Than 75 lbs X 30 Lifting More Than 75 lbs     Pulling X 40 Pushing X 40 Reaching     Reading X 15 Sitting  X 95 Squatting     Standing     Stepping     Stooping     Tool Use X 95 Twisting     Walking x 5 At AIS, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.  We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Employees. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.   EEO/AA Statement As an EEO/AA employer, AIS will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.    This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.   DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by members assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.