Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Overview

CORT Party Rental is hiring for an Industrial Sewing Machine Operator!

This role is responsible for the production and repair of sewn goods, and supporting the linen, tenting and equipment protection departments.

Pay: $21-$24 / hour depending on experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with potential for weekend work and overtime.

What We Offer

• Hourly pay rate; weekly pay; paid training; 40 hours/week with overtime opportunities
• Promote from within culture
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available within 30 days or less
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks

Responsibilities

• Operates a single needle, double needle and overlock machine

• Reads blueprints and interprets product schematics

• Traces patterns and cuts material by hand where necessary

• Will be trained to safely operate:

• RF welding machine

• Automatic grommet setter and web cutter

• Rotary cutting tools

• Works with different sizes and styles of material including cotton, vinyl, polyester, taffeta, linen and canvas

• Works with sales and marketing to coordinate sample swatches of all fabrics

• Works with other departments to coordinate repairs and production

• Creates, fills out and tracks time sheets, work orders and production drawings/instructions

• Tracks and reports inventory levels of items to be produced or repaired to Inventory Specialists

• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, or color

• Maintains an organized and clean sewing department

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing/sewing experience
• Ability to push/pull/lift/cary up to 60 lbs
• Proficient in operating a single needle, double needle and overlock machine
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret product schematics
• Knowledge of fabric assembly techniques

About CORT Party Rental

CORT Party Rental, a part of Berkshire Hathaway, has been the premier event rental company in Washington State for over 50 years. From weddings to corporate meetings and conferences, our high-quality products; including tents, China, stemware and linens, we ensure every moment is memorable. Exceptional service starts with our employees. We pride ourselves on internal growth and promoting from within; there are many opportunities within our company to find a path to a long-term career.

For more information on CORT Party Rental, visit https://www.cortpartyrental.com/

Working for CORT Party Rental

For more information on careers at CORT, visit https://careers.cort.com/

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information.

CORT participates in the E-Verify program.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the positions being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.