About this role
MACRO Industries, a leading aerospace and defense composites company, is seeking a Production Sewing Machine Operator for their Huntsville, AL location. The successful candidate will sew, assemble, and fabricate textile and webbing components.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Operate and maintain industrial sewing machine and other related equipment.
· Create patterns and perform alterations as needed.
· Follow detailed work instructions and engineering drawings.
· Measure, mark, and cut materials with precision, ensuring consistency between production batches.
· Inspect patterns to determine sewing requirements and select appropriate sewing techniques.
· Assemble straps, harnesses, and leather components according to engineering drawings, patterns and specifications.
· Perform sewing operations using a variety of stiches and techniques.
· Inspect materials and finished products ensuring quality standards and specifications.
· Keep track of supply inventory.
· Perform routine equipment checks and preventive maintenance ensuring sewing equipment is in safe working condition.
· Assist in continuous improvement activities to enhance process efficiency and product quality.
· Communication with customers to understand needs and preferences.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
· High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
Skills/Abilities:
· 2+ years of experience in industrial sewing, upholstery, or textile manufacturing.
· Experience using CNC sewing machine programs desired.
· Proficient in operating single and double needle industrial sewing machines and experience with Juki brand sewing machine preferred.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
· Attention to detail.
· Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
· Ability to work well independently and with a team.
· Ability to wear required PPE.
· Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
· Must be able to stand for 8 hours a day.
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, MACRO Industries, Inc. offers a wide array of benefits including insurance (medical, dental, vision), company paid life insurance (basic life and AD&D), paid holidays, and paid vacation.
About Us:
MACRO Industries, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company. At MACRO employee-owners are ultimately the beneficiary of their hard work. Our profits do not go to the stock market or a private equity group—they come back to our employee-owners in the form of increased share value that you can cash in on in retirement. This is the most significant and sustainable differentiation we have from most companies.
MACRO is an equal opportunity employer.