M&D Sample Maker

ReadyOne • El Paso, TX

2d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the M&D Coordinator to produce new samples, PDM’s and first article samples.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five years in apparel or sewing products manufacturing industry and one year in management related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Operation skills and knowledge related to apparel or sewn products manufacturing.
• Must be able to read and comprehend construction specifications.
• Have working knowledge of patterns, seam allowances and margins.
• Be able to operate all sewing machines in the facility and perform daily machine maintenance required.
• English proficiency required/ Spanish proficiency helpful.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to use general office equipment (i.e. facsimile, photocopy, and/or related office peripherals).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Frequently sits, bends, kneels, and reaches out with hands/arms.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cellular or modular manufacturing is also helpful to include understanding of costing, specifications, pattern development and sample production.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to read and comprehend the customers’ construction specifications, patterns, edge margins, and seam allowances needed.
• Produce all required samples, PDM’s, and first articles.
• Analyze patterns and specifications in order to produce samples.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance of equipment as assigned.
• Must learn the functions of all in-house sewing machines well enough to be able to sew the samples.
• Perform operator daily machine maintenance for all assigned sewing machines.
• Translate instructions both written and verbally on how the samples are to be constructed.
• Participate in production meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
• Support production and training floor operations as needed during intervals between M&D orders to maintain efficiency and team productivity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED