Sewing Machine Operator - Oklahoma City

Sewing Operator

About Us:

Midwest Hose is one of the largest hose and fitting wholesale distributors in North America. Since opening our doors in 1983, we've steadily grown and continue to build our loyal customer base, which speaks to how enthusiastic we are for the future! Here at Midwest Hose & Specialty, we believe our employees are the fuel that drives our business, so we treat each person with the respect and value they deserve.

We provide room for upward mobility and advancement to other positions within the company. We promote from within our own organization and reward team members with the potential for advancement and pay increases! We offer competitive pay and career advancement based on performance.

We pride ourselves in offering a premier benefits package which includes:

Very competitive compensation

401(k) plan

Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Paid Short and Long-term Disability

Paid holidays

3 weeks of paid vacation accrual within first year

Great work/life balance

Casual dress environment

Career longevity

Professional growth

Summary of Position:

The Sewing Operator operates and maintains Adler and Miller Weld Master industrial sewing machines to assemble fabric for ducting production.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Working with industry experts for production adjustments

Helping a team of employees manage time and workload

Various inventory control tasks including paperwork and computer-driven transactions

Display good work ethic

Maintain professionalism in the workplace

Perform any other assigned proprietary duties

Qualifications and Requirements:

Must be available to work 1st shift 5:30am-2:30pm

Proficiency in reading gauges, using tape measures, and read specifications

High attention to detail

Good hand-eye coordination

Active listening skills

Prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting - 100% daily (subject to change daily)

Assist in lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 lbs.

Ability to learn and think quickly

Energetic, outgoing, and positive attitude

Good organization skills

Reliable and dependable

Team-player

Ability to prioritize and manage time

Regularly required to talk and listen; sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms

Must be able to meet the physical demands typical in a warehouse environment including but not limited to grasping and fine manipulations with hands, reaching, squatting, climbing, activities working around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to light dust and fumes.

Commitment to work additional hours as needed

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED (required)

Manufacturing experience (highly preferred but not required)

2+ years industrial sewing (Preferred but required)

Bilingual Spanish & English (Preferred but not required)