Sewist

Description

Company Introduction

At MonkeySports, we are passionate about sports and understand the importance of helping athletes of all skill levels excel in their game. Whether you’re a hockey player, lacrosse enthusiast, baseball fanatic or an all-around sports lover, MonkeySports sets out to inspire and empower athletes through access to high-quality sports equipment, expert knowledge, and exceptional experiences.

Joining MonkeySports means joining a company that values your expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication. Whether you’re on the sale floor, assisting with inventory, providing exceptional customer service, or coaching your team, your contribution will play a vital role in helping athletes of all ages and skill levels to achieve their goals.

If you’re driven, team-focused, and passionate about sports, we invite you to apply to be a part of the MonkeySports Team. Discover a fulfilling career where your love of sports and expertise can make an impact.

Job Summary

The Sewist is responsible for producing quality garments in a timely fashion by following a production spec sheet and/or art sheet using a Juki Sewing Machine to apply logos, names & numbers to jerseys & other apparel. Additionally, this position requires the individual to follow directions to ensure product meets customer expectations, maintain acceptable quality and productivity, while keeping a clean and safe work area, be reliable, work well with others and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Operating the Sewing machine: Setting up and operating the sewing machine according to production specifications, including gap of zig-zag stitch, method of sewing per garment/apparel.
• Following Production Schedules: Meeting deadlines and maintaining a consistent flow of production.
• Follows the direction on the production specification sheet and/or art sheet provided for each customer order
• Sewing letters and numbers onto team jerseys with borders, as well as team logos. Able to sew patches on bags or any other sporting items that are needed.
• Quality Control: Inspecting finished products for quality and accuracy, ensuring that designs are properly placed and adhered.

Additional Responsibilities and Requirements

• Troubleshooting: Identifying and addressing minor machine malfunctions or issues.
• Maintaining a Clean Workspace: Keeping the work area organized and clean, ensuring the safe operation of the sewing machine.
• Communication: Communicating effectively with team members and management regarding production progress and any issues that arise.
• Assisting with other Production Areas: Helping with other production tasks as needed.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Comfortable using a sewing machine and hand-sewing techniques.
• Strong experience with Zig-Zag and Straight-Stitch sewing techniques
• Familiar with Juki Sewing Machines
• Ability to do light maintenance on sewing machine is a PLUS
• You'll need to be able to work on your own initiative, but also collaborate effectively with others.
• We have minor alterations that will need to be done as well

Cognitive and Physical Demands

• Be detail-oriented in nature and apply this to all produced products.
• Sound organizational, records management, time management skills, and attention to detail
• Be able to sit in a sewing chair for multiple hours and be able to lift a 15 lb. box without any trouble

Working Conditions

• Primary work location is the MonkeySports Corporate Office in Allen, TX
• Office type setting with climate-controlled office.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Life, Accident, Disability, FSA, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Coverage, Pet Insurance

Employee discounts

Other

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.