Leather Top Stitch Sewer

JOB TITLE:  Topstitch - Leather

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Plant 5 - Conover

SCHEDULE: Monday – Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

We’re expanding and currently hiring for multiple full-time positions offering consistent 40–45 hours per week, no Saturdays, and a strong benefits package, including free access to our healthcare clinic starting on day one for employees, spouses, and children, plus two company-wide shutdown weeks.

Since 1969, the mission of LEE Industries has been to create innovatively styled, high quality furnishings while adhering to a set of values that focus on our customer, the community, and the environment. Our love for furniture is contagious and that is why we are unable to resist creating the best upholstery product available, all made in the USA!

LEE associates are our most valued asset. We would not be who we are today if it were not for our associates. We are successful because we have caring and highly skilled craftsmen that are the best in their field. LEE associates are offered the opportunity to learn and grow in their career.

SUMMARY

Operate topstitch (double needle) machine to follow blind-seam on cushions and flatwork.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Operating topstitch machine to sew parts, for both cushion and flatwork jobs to meet production schedule.
• Responsible for being efficient and meeting quality standards.
• All other job duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Furniture – Topstitch (Double Needle) sew experience (2+ years)
• LEAN Manufacturing a plus.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work full time.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and detailed oriented.
• Basic Computer Skills.

EFFORT

• Must be able to lift/handle/carry 25 lbs. +.
• Long periods of sitting.
• Able to work independently.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.