Industrial Sewing Associate

Industrial Sewing Associate

Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
Key Tasks
Safely operate
industrial sewing machines to sew all products in accordance with company
performance and quality standards.
Essential Job Results
Read and follow work order specifications via Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO) & order hard copies and/or white tickets to build and assemble quality parts in an accurate and timely fashion.
Sew material according to product specifications.
Operate all industrial sewing machines including single needle.
Make minor machine adjustments.
Meet QC standards in sewing operations.
Perform routine machine maintenance.
Flip completed covers.
Maintain daily log on completed work.
Maintain weekly sewing production percentage above 90%.
Log cutting errors, such as too long, notches not cut, etc
Monitor and stock work area with Velcro, buckles, zippers, zipper pulls and common loop.
Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, regulations, ISO procedures, lean Initiatives and lean events.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards. Maintain 5’S Program.
Assist in other departments, as needed, to ensure products are completed on time.
Maintain Kanban System and participate in cycle counts

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You’ll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.

2. You’ll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You’ll feel welcome from day one

We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

You’re always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love – at work and beyond.

Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious.
You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see
the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of
others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten
track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of
working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a
revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.

Your Background
You have a High School Diploma education level or equivalent education.

Prior industrial sewing experience preferred.

Experience working with Juki sewing machines preferred.

Ability to read a tape measure.

Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.

Good oral and written communication skills in
order to interact with employees and supervisor.

Other
qualifications or experiences.

Information
Please apply via our career page. We will
conduct selection continuously so send us your Application today!
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At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.
Permobil is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Udden believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.