Sewing Technician at Tectonics Industries LLC – Auburn Hills, Michigan

Position Overview

The responsibilities of the Sewing technician are to sew, stitch, and finish product to customer project requirements and scope. This individual will work with a wide variety of fabrics, and be involved with complex patterning, using sergers and other industrial sewing machines.

Essential Job Functions

• Uses measuring devices and mathematical formulas to determine best use of materials needed for job.
• Prepares machine by changing needles and thread, oiling and changing bobbin, and securing attachments.
• Sews materials together by using industrial sewing machines.
• Follows written job work orders to determine means of finishing product.
• Completes various finishing of graphic products, including pillowcase, metal frames, zippers.
• In addition to sewing, clean/fit and Velcro frames
• Completes work according to customer requirements for accuracy and in time allotted for job.\
• Measure existing frames for patterning purposes and ability to adjust fabric once fit on frame.
• Read and verify pattern accuracy.
• Offers solutions to sewing problems at hand and long-term improvements in sewing procedures.
• Train new team members.
• Performs preventive maintenance on sewing equipment.
• Utilize computerized order entry system to log jobs in and out of department, or to track job orders.
• Perform general housekeeping and inventory functions within the department.
• Conduct lessons learned for projects where we can identify areas of improvement.
• Ability to live pattern

Qualifications

• Must be able to sew a variety of materials including vinyl and stretch fabric.
• Strong background using sergers, sewing vinyl and stretch fabric, installing zippers and sewing pillowcase applications.
• Must have experience sewing Velcro and SEG
• Must be proficient with installing zippers and creating pillowcases.
• Must be proficient in math, able to use measuring devices, able to understand dimensions and proportions.
• Must be able to detect minor physical defects.
• Ability to multi-task various projects with high level of detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be an effective communicator
• Eager to learn, take initiative, and leadership skills with a mindset of ownership
• Must be a team player, with a positive attitude and strong time management skills
• Willingness in training and constructive criticism
• Frequent use of climbing (ladders and tables) while holding fabric
• Must be able to read and understand all job orders.

Education and Experience

High school diploma required.

Minimum 2 years’ experience with industrial sewing, prefer experience in exhibit/display environment.

Background in costume design, upholstering, or fashion design, preferred.

Experience with sewing for 3d displays and/or metal frames, preferred.

Physical Demands

• Requires standing, walking or bending for entire shift.
• Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds

Work Conditions

• Must be able to work extended hours with little advance notice to meet project deadlines.
• Must be capable of completing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, dust or dirt.