The Shade Store ยท 13 hours ago
Sewing Machine Operator
The Shade Store has been handcrafting custom window treatments for 75 years. They are seeking a Sewing Machine Operator to produce components by assembling fabricated parts and subassemblies, while ensuring quality standards are met.
E-CommerceProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of basic production and assembly processes, ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations, by following assembly work instructions
Operates various production machines and may use hand tools to assemble products
Receive training from Supervisor and other technicians in various disciplines (cross training) as needed
Acquires job skills and learns Company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks
Must follow procedures, methods and sequence of operations in performing daily tasks
Ensure all product, material, parts, and documentation follow Company specifications and quality standards
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards. Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete
Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary according to process
Actively contribute to ongoing continuous improvement efforts and projects
Work under close supervision, on routine work and general duties
Communicate constantly with supervisor and group lead, regarding issues that may come up on the production line
Visually inspects parts to quality standards as described in the quality system
Communicates any problems which arise to the supervisor/lead person
Packs finished product as set forth by work instruction, including instructional sheets and any necessary hardware
Will be required to cross-train and rotate on a frequent basis
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
Documents actions by completing production and quality forms
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Able to stand for at least 8 hours a day
Must be able to use a drill or staple gun
Able to read and understand work orders and requirements
Must be able to pay close attention to detail and stay focused on task at hand
Must be able to read and write and communicate clearly with others
Able to sort product by order numbers and the items per order
Able to lift up to 25+ pounds. May team-lift up 50+ lbs. Work in a safe manner especially when lifting
Must be honest, have a positive attitude, be respectful, dependable, have a good attitude and a proven record of reliability (2+ years at previous jobs)
Ability to understand written work direction
Requires 1-3 years of general work experience
Preferred
Previous experience in an assembly/production environment preferred
Basic math skills with general knowledge of how to read a tape measure
Company
The Shade Store
We strive to make the process of ordering custom window treatments easy and affordable.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-08-09Acquired
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New Orleans CityBusiness
2025-10-09
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