Sewing Machine Operator - 2nd shift

Fort Smith, AR, USA Req #1549
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include:
 
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The 2nd shift (4:45pm - 3:15am) Sewing Machine Operator, starting pay at $15.00/ hour with a Shift Differential, is responsible for prepping and operating the manual and automated sewing machines and sergers to assemble products.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Operators perform set-up and adjustments on machines. May be required to wind bobbins and replace needles.

2. Must have extensive knowledge of materials required for sewing operations.

3. Must be able to set-up and adjust machine.

4. Must be alert for in-process product imperfection and bring to the supervisor or lead’s attention.

5. Must exercise safety procedures to prevent injury to oneself and prevent damage to equipment.

6. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualification Requirements

​Two (2) years work related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Must possess knowledge using hand tools.

Demonstrate basic mathematical, reading, writing, and comprehension as well as communication skills.

Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.

Demonstrate the capacity to shift priorities.

Ability to work closely and effectively with all employees and management staff.

Physical Demand Requirements

​Required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Your main focus:
 
· Quality
· Customer Obsession
· Innovation
· Ownership
· Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.

Other details

  • Job Family Manufacturing
  • Job Function Plant
  • Pay Type Hourly
Location on Google Maps
  • Fort Smith, AR, USA