Summary: Seeking a Quilting Machine Operator responsible for operating and maintaining quilting machines in the production of bedding products.

Job Requirements:

3+ years' experience in a manufacturing operations environment

3+ years' experience operating quilting machines or other textile machinery

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Basic math skills for measuring and setting machine parameters

Ability to stand, bend, lift and/or move material for extended periods

Preferred Skills:

Experience with CNC (computerized numerical control) equipment

Job Responsibilities:

Set up and operate automatic or semiautomatic quilting machines

Follow established procedures for various manufacturing tasks

Work with panel and border cutting equipment, Flanger sewing machine

Select and measure raw materials to specifications

Monitor process adherence using meters, gauges, valves, etc.

Report malfunctions and make minor adjustments/repairs

Thread and change needles as needed

Fit, align, calibrate, adjust parts to meet tolerances/product requirements

Manufacture quality products per specified standards

Verify measurements of cut panels per standard guidelines

Follow quality compliance batch sheet

Maintain raw material inventory

Perform routine inspections/basic preventative maintenance on equipment

Ensure clean/organized work area through daily cleaning process