Job Description

Sew all production covers, arm pillows, back pillows, seat cushions, apex, stuffing pieces, leather pieces, cloth pieces, and slipcovers. This provides the internal customers with products to work the production schedule. This process is produced on industrial sewing machines. The end result is a complete piece of furniture.

Key Responsibilities

• Sew different materials: leather, vinyl, mohair. velvet, suede. cloth, etc.

• Experience in single needle, double needle, cushion sew, flatwork sew, boxing, serger and boarders.

• Ability to sew waterfalls skirts and dressmakers.

• Ability to perform different types of stitching: top stitch, and blind stitch.

• Read production tickets.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Follow safety guidelines and procedures in the manufacturing environment.

• High level of quality in work performance.

Requirements

Complexity

Describe the following: 1) level of decision-making authority, b) level of autonomy, c) the impact of his/her decision on the organization, and d) what, if any, are the supervisory responsibilities?

Scope/Financial Responsibility

Describe quantifiable measures that will help assign the position's value. Examples include the size of the budget, business metrics, etc. Also, describe the impact on revenue, profit, or expenses by stating activities that could affect Kravet's financial results.

Abilities/Key Competencies/Skills

• Must be able to work thoughtfully and thoroughly with continuous attention to detail

• Ability to learn quickly and retain a wide range of small details concerning multiple product types, tasks, system processes, issues, and/or projects

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Comfortable with multi-tasking or pivoting between tasks as needed

• Willingness to learn new products, procedures, and processes as business needs change

• A friendly attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and stay motivated in a fast-paced environment
  

E xperience/Certifications/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience with furniture sewing for at least three years
  

Organizational Relationship

Identify who position reports to and/or who reports to this position:

• Supervisor, Sewing
  

Travel Requirements (if any)

• None
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for up to 8 hours per day

• Must be able to move around the production floor to complete finishing tasks

• Must be able to stoop, kneel, or crouch to complete finishing tasks at a low level.

• Must be able to carry and/or lift up to 25 pounds

• Must have the ability to observe details of finished product at a close range

• Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others can understand.

• Must be able to exchange accurate information.

• Ability to operate sewing equipment using hands/fingers.