Overview
Stitching Machine Technician Jobs in Brockton, MA at Barbour Welting
Barbour Corporation is a private, family-owned manufacturing company located in Brockton, MA. Its subsidiary, Barbour Welting Company, is a manufacturer of leather and plastic shoe welting, a component of shoes used by manufacturers of high-end footwear worldwide. We are looking to hire a full-time experienced stitcher/sewing machine operator who has worked in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Job description
– Set up, monitor, and maintain industrial sewing machine
– Ensure product meets precise customer specifications, quality standards, and delivery deadlines
– Read job tickets to understand specifications
– Set up and adjust sewing machine components, including pockets, gatherers, stitcher heads and three-knife trimmers for exact height, width, and thickness.
– Inspect finished materials for defects
– Work with supervisor/manager to ensure an efficient workflow
– Taking inventory of various threads used in the department
Skills
– Ability to speak and write effectively
– Ability to read work orders to determine specific job requirements
– Must have a strong attention to detail
– Must be mechanically inclined and able to fix stitching machines when they break down or need adjustments
– Ability to adjust sewing techniques and stitch types
– Ability to follow design schematics
– Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
– Understanding of how to operate various industrial and commercial sewing machines
– Ability to inspect machines, adjust tension settings, thread needles, change bobbins, oil moving parts, and perform basic repairs to prevent workflow interruptions
– Troubleshoot minor problems and perform basic preventative maintenance
Hours
– Monday – Thursday 530am – 330pm
Rate
– $21.00 hour -90 day introductory and review period
Benefits
– Medical insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO/PPO) funded by a Participating Funding Arrangement (PFA) to help offset out-of-pocket deductible costs
– Dental insurance – Altus
– Vision insurance – Altus
– Life insurance – Mutual of Omaha (Life and AD&D) – 100% employer paid
– 401K Retirement Plan through Voya Financial
Pay: $20.00 – $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Stitching Machine Technician
Company: Barbour Welting
Location: Brockton, MA
