U.S. Army
Sewing Machine Operator
Pay$24.66 - $28.79 / hour
LocationWest Point/New York
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 729081000
- Operate standard high-speed industrial sewing machines to perform a number of operations in the manufacture of items of the cadet uniform by section work.
- Incumbent is knowledgeable of all operations but is normally assigned to several higher skill level operations on which production will be highest.
- May also operate any of the specialized sewing equipment.
- May occasionally perform other duties such as hand sewing, alterations, or repairs depending on the workload.
- Work performed must conform to established time standards and standards of fit.
- Incumbent must be able to use shears for trimming, clipping, etc. and patterns for marking. Precision is important because of concern for appearance.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
- Knowledge of Materials
- Measurement and Layout
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Physical Effort: Sit for long periods of time with continual movement of hands, arms and fingers in placing items in position for sewing. Often handles pieces of fabric or articles of clothing that are consistently heavy and bulky.
- Working Conditions: Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated and heated. Operators are subject to cuts, punctures, scratches and other minor irritations and injuries from handling sharp tools. Subject to allergies from dyes, dust and lint from fabrics. Also subject to noise from sewing machines.
About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities.Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur. First cut-off date will be 15 days after announcement opens and as needed thereafter.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Sewing Machine Operator~ without more than normal supervision. (1) operating standard high-speed industrial sewing machines to perform sewing tasks; (2) making alterations to clothing/garments such as blind stitching hems in trousers or topstitching chevrons on uniforms; (3) operating specialized sewing machines such as: buttonhole, eyelet, bar tack, over edge, cylinder, and chain stitch; and (4) performing hand-sewing operations and/or repairs of garments/clothing. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
About the company
The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.