Sewing Machine Operator I - PRIFB
IFB SolutionsPuerto Rico, United States
Posted October 1, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
IFB Solutions, a nonprofit founded in 1936, is the largest employer of blind and visually impaired individuals in the United States, offering comprehensive employment, training, and support services. The organization operates manufacturing plants in Winston‑Salem, Asheville, and Little Rock, as well as a network of over 40 office‑supply stores and optical centers nationwide, creating inclusive work environments and accessible products. Through its IFB Solutions Foundation, the company funds employee development and community initiatives, such as the Community Low Vision Centers in North Carolina and Arkansas and the Tracy’s Little Red Schoolhouse in Winston‑Salem. By combining industry‑leading manufacturing, retail, and educational outreach, IFB Solutions uniquely champions workforce inclusion and empowerment for people with visual impairments.
Job Description
The Sewing Machine Operator I is a training position that requires operating various industrial sewing machines following established work and safety procedures. Responsibilities include checking safety devices, inspecting and repairing incorrectly done operations, threading machines, and performing assigned sewing tasks.
Requirements
- Check all safety devices prior to operating the machine.
- Inspect and repair any operations incorrectly done, including unacceptable stitches on materials.
- Thread machine and change bobbin as needed.
- Perform assigned sewing tasks following trainer or supervisor’s instructions.