Industrial Sewing Machine/Quilter Operators and Technicians

Safety Components is a global market leader in technology driven fabric solutions for first responders, military, outdoor, and other high-performance textiles. An Elevate Textiles company, Safety Components, has been manufacturing textile fabrics for over 100 years at our plant in Greenville, South Carolina.OperatorsOperates a multi-needle quilting machine and other equipment to efficiently produce quilted products per quality and quantity requirementsLoads/reloads fabric, thread and bobbins on quilting and/or sewing machinesSets up quilting machines through loading of backing material and adjusting needle positioning and patternsMonitors machine and makes adjustments as needed in order to prevent skipping and/or creating wasteOperates a computer related to quilting functionMaintains workstation in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion, and performs job duties is a safe and efficient mannerTechniciansMakes equipment adjustments (timing, feed, etc.) and repairs sewing & quilting machines and related equipment as necessaryInspects, operates, or troubleshoots machinery and related equipment to diagnose machine malfunctionsCleans or lubricates shaft, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.Repairs or replaces defective equipment partsAssists in training sewing machine operators in proper setup and operation of machinesUses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipmentMaintains parts inventoryPerforms duties safely and maintains a clean and safe work environmentDevelops and maintains maintenance proceduresPhysical Demands And Work EnvironmentContinually required to walk.Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawlContinually required to talk or hear.Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard. Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 poundsFrequent work near moving mechanical parts.Hearing protection requiredGreat BenefitsCLOSE TO HOMEDIRECT HIREWork Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Vacation timeProfessional Development: New Employee Orientation, On-the-Job Training, Educational Assistance ProgramEmployee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; Short & Long term Disability; 401K savings plan with companyApply online or in person @ 30 Emery St Greenville SC 29605Should you need assistance or reasonable accommodations in connection with the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 1-336-379-6220Elevate Textiles is an Equal Opportunity Employer: employees and candidates are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.