Sewing Machine Operator

Full Time: Sewing Machine Operator

 Arc Herkimer wants you to assist with our sewing needs.  You would operate multiple types of sewing machines depending on the type of contracts we are working with. 

Sewing Machine Operator starting rate is $16/hr.

Monday to Friday 6:30 am- 2:30 pm. 

• 18+ years old is required. 
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years of experience operating manufacturing machines or two years' experience with machines such as single needle, double needle, overlock, bar tacker, lock stitch, hemmer and embroiderer.
• Prefer experience on industrial style machines.

You will have the chance to see consumer goods through production, while making an impact on the work we do. 

• Produce and maintain high level of quality output to meet customer demands.
• Change needle, thread, and replace bobbin on machines and perform general machine maintenance.
• Report any problems, unsafe conditions and pertinent information to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and neat work environment.  

Work site is located in Ilion.

In addition to your typical benefits, as a Sewing Machine Operator you can receive:

• Tuition assistance
• Oppurtunites for professional development through mentorship, insight to management, webinars, and more
• Employee discounts at various local business
• VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover – accrual increases with longevity
• Sick bank
• Free counseling services
• Emergency fund assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as many other great benefits. 

Our leadership team is hands-on, and create an environment for you to thrive at work through mentorship, exciting events, and teambuilding!

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment.

Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.

The agency is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action in all aspects of its business and will utilize affirmative action to make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.