Sewer

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you_

Carpenter Co. has openings for** Sewers on 1st Shif**t at our **Altoona, PA** manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for assembling individual components and sub-components (fabrics, zippers, etc.) into fabricated, completed customer/consumer products.

Additional responsibilities as a Sewer will include:

- Receive and understand instructions from line/lead person, Supervisor, or Management.
- Assemble components and sub-components using specified sewing procedures, into finished/completed customer/consumer product; attach applicable law labels/tags and/or other labels/tags.
- Check final product to ensure quality standards are adhered to base on customer needs or specifications.
- Assist in cleaning equipment and performing basic preventative maintenance.
- Maintain clean work areas.
- Set up sewing area with adequate supplies.
- Adhere to established department and production procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management.
- Must be able to efficiently and effectively operate sewing machinery and/or equipment.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
- Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Ability to communicate, orally and in written form with co-workers, Supervisor, and Management as well as the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Prior industrial sewing experience is preferred.

**Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Plan**
- We also have 401K, Profit Sharing and a great Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and paid time off (Vacation and Holidays).