Carole Fabrics · 1 hour ago
Machine Operator
Augusta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$13/hr - $13/hrCarole Fabrics is a part of Hunter Douglas, a leading manufacturer of window coverings. They are looking for a Machine Operator responsible for upholstering cornice boards with fabric and cording while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining a clean work environment.
Interior DesignManufacturingTextiles
Responsibilities
Adhering to all safety rules, regulations, and policies
Reporting unsafe practices, conditions, and near misses to supervisors
Wearing and maintaining proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and gloves
Keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards
Following emergency evacuation procedures and reporting unsafe conditions
Cutting and upholstering over treatments for various styles (e.g., Statler, Astor, Waldorf, Sheraton, Box)
Padding, covering, gluing, tacking, lining, and trimming boards
Properly placing and dressing swags, covering legs, and blind tacking returns
Packaging and recording completed treatments
Receiving and processing work tickets with coordinating fabric bolts
Cutting fabric and cord material to specified dimensions and patterns
Sewing welting and labeling all cut pieces for further fabrication
Cutting and preparing fabric and lining for swags and panels
Sewing, turning, pressing, pleating, and banding swags
Recording information in logs and preparing materials for fabricators
Maintaining regular attendance and working in a production environment
Remaining stationary or standing for extended periods (up to seven hours or more per shift)
Operating hand tools, pneumatic staples, and performing repetitive motions
Lifting or carrying materials as needed
Wearing closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (tennis shoes preferred)
Using safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1+ standards
Performing other tasks as assigned to support production and safety goals
Qualification
Required
High school graduate
Able to use and read a tape measure
General knowledge of fabrics
Ability to use hand tools
Successfully pass color blind test
Accuracy with names, numbers and spelling
Capable of standing for extended periods of time
Capable of lifting on a continuous basis
Strong attention to detail
Follow written and verbal instructions
Preferred
Wearing closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (tennis shoes preferred)
Using safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1+ standards
Benefits
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Time off with pay
401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and product discounts
Company
Carole Fabrics
Carole Fabrics is a textile company that manufactures, supplies and installs decorative fabrics and handcrafted window treatments.
Founded in 1958
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-04-15
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