Industrial Sewing Operator
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AIS
Leominster, MA, US
Summary
Stitch fabrics, vinyls, and leathers for office chairs using industrial sewing machines while ensuring high-quality upholstery. Assist in other departments such as cutting, gluing, and assembly when necessary.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Leominster - Leominster, MA 01453Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.50 HourlyPOSITION TITLE: INDUSTRIAL SEWING OPERATOR
DEPARTMENT: CHAIR ASSEMBLY
JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: MAYELA BORCHELT
SHIFT: 1st
DATE: 8/28/26
FUNCTION
Sew office chairs, cushions and various other components using traditional sewing machines/equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Stitcher – Stitches fabrics, vinyls, leathers using industrial sewing machines following established practices. Single needle, double needle, top stitch as required. High attention to detail. Responsible to produce cleanly tailored upholstery with minimal wrinkles/pleats particularly around curved shapes. Follows established procedures to ensure correct application of fabrics. Aligns cut/sewn covers to ensure correct appearance. Filling in in other departments (cutting, gluing, assembly, packing, material handling, etc.) when capacity issues arise. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Prior experience sewing office chairs.
Read and understand production paperwork.
Work overtime as necessary.
Hazards Present
Abrasions
Chemical Contact
Cuts/Punctures
X
Dust/Particulate Inhalation
Extreme Cold
Extreme Heat
Falling Objects
Flying Objects
X
Moving Machinery
X
Noise Above 85 db
Rolling Objects
Vibration
Wet Ramps/Floors
Action
Required
% of Time
Balancing
Bending
X
10
Carrying
X
10
Climbing
Color Vision
X
100
Crawling
Crouching
Depth Perception
X
100
Driving
Kneeling
Handling
X
85
Lifting Less Than 75 lbs
X
30
Lifting More Than 75 lbs
Pulling
X
40
Pushing
X
40
Reaching
Reading
X
15
Sitting
X
95
Squatting
Standing
Stepping
Stooping
Tool Use
X
95
Twisting
Walking
x
5
At AIS, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.
We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Employees. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.
EEO/AA Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, AIS will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by members assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
