Sewing Operator, Associate
Company: ILC Dover LP
Location: Frederica
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
ILC Dover is a world leader in the innovative design and
production of engineered products employing high-performance
flexible materials. Since 1947, we have provided engineered
solutions to complex customer problems. Initially known for the
production of space suits for NASA, we leverage our vast materials,
engineering, process, and design experience to create high
performance systems for a wide range of industries. ILC Dover is a
portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, which acquired the
company in February 2020.
Recognized globally for our flexible containment solutions, ILC
Dover serves customers in a diverse range of industries, including
pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, personal care,
food and beverage, chemical, aerospace, healthcare and government
agencies. ILC Dover's visionary solutions improve efficiency,
safeguard workers and product, and prevent disasters. For more
information visit ILCDover.com and follow us on LinkedIn .
Job Summary :
Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or
perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of our
products.
*Essential Responsibilities :
Sews materials by hand and/or sewing machine, to join, gather,
reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles
Cuts materials, according to specifications, or cuts excess
material or thread from finished product, using blade, scissors, or
electric knife
Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to
standards, using ruler
Folds or fits together materials to prepare for machine sewing or
hand sewing
Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective
stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction
Mounts attachments, such as needles, and adjusts machine guides
according to specifications
Places spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles,
inserts bobbin, and threads ends through machine guides and
components
Positions and marks patterns on materials to prepare for sewing
Positions materials through feed rollers and guides, or positions
and maneuvers under sewing machine presser foot and needle during
operation
Records amount of materials processed in production logs
Removes finished materials from sewing machine
Replaces needle and cleans/oils sewing machines to maintain
equipment
Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the product fabrication
according to the work instructions and/or drawing
Responsible to adhere to the current General Manufacturing
Practices (cGMP) for all products
Uses specialized automatic or semi-automatic sewing equipment and
other equipment as required to fabricate products
Associate Sewing Operator Qualifications:
Must fulfill all the General Qualifications noted above
Must have basic sewing skills and submit to an evaluation period to
determine skill level going forward; up to 12 months in a training
period is possible and a formal evaluation of aptitude is required.
Time in position is not necessarily a factor in promotion to the
next level.
General Qualifications :
Must be able to work on government contracts directly or access
shared data resources (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the
U.S.)
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, e.g., GED
Must be able to effectively communicate in English (read, write,
speak)
Must be knowledgeable of basic math and English measurement (versus
metric)
Must be able to work all production shifts (1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , or
weekends)
Demonstrated communication and team collaboration skills
Must successfully pass ILC Dover sewing aptitude test
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
exposed to work near moving
mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or
caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to heat
(non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to walk. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb
or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or
move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ILC Dover is committed to a
diverse workforce. We offer competitive benefits including medical,
dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and more.
Background Check & Drug Screening Required
E-Verify Used
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity/Disability/Veteran
PI202020511
Keywords: ILC Dover LP, Wilmington , Sewing Operator, Associate, Other , Frederica, Delaware
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