Industrial Sewing Machinist

• Salary to £26,400doe
• Excellent benefits

I am currently looking for an experienced industrial sewing machinist to join our Engineering / Aerospace client near Uxbridge, Middlesex.

Role

Working in the final assembly department, this role is to assemble, cut and stitch all fabric and webbing parts required for Aircraft Seat Assembly and survival aid containers

The role holder will be expected to:
1. Make components using the appropriate fabrics from standard template/ patterns and instructions from drawings, including making first off pieces.
2. Part mark components and label using ink pad and rubber stamps
3. Cut patterns/templates from drawing prints and when required use templates to cut fabric pieces prior to sewing.
4. Monitor imperfections in material or threads or mistakes in patterns or instructions, referring them to the Cell Leader for resolution.
5. Using drawings and technical / process specifications identify and apply part numbers, drawing issues, and relevant ADR `s and surface finishes.
6. Participation in 5 S and other business improvement initiatives.
7. Use SAP using the shop floor terminals to ensure that
• Work in progress is accurately recorded all time
• Processing of component batches is tracked throughout the manufacturing process with records regularly updated and accurate
• Location of Components and parts are accurately recorded at all times
8. Handle materials, goods and components carefully and comply with safety regulations so that:
• Components are not damaged through mishandling or faulty stowing, stacking or packing
• Accidents do not occur through negligence or mishandling.
Monitor the fitness for purpose of tools and equipment e.g. Sewing Machines and cutters referring
problems to the Cell Leader for resolutions so that tools and equipment are in good condition and
suitable for purpose at all times and in order to avoid damage of goods, property and harm to
oneself or other employees.

Experience
Preferably experience of working on industrial sewing machines in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Able to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Working to verbal instructions on development jobs where drawings do not yet exist
• Basic Computing skills
• Good hand to eye coordination – able to cut templates and fabric accurately using a template
• Understand weft and weave
• Simple maintenance of sewing machines- changing needles etc

You must have unrestricted eligibility to live and work in the UK

We will endeavor to respond to all applicants, but if you do not receive a response within 5 working days, please consider yourself unsuccessful on this application.

Syntech Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this position.