Custom Sewer

The Custom Sewer creates and sews covers for all custom products. Sew all products in accordance with company performance and quality standards.

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.

Our Sewing department in New Berlin, WI is now looking for a Custom Sewer.

Key Tasks

• Read and follow work order specifications via Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO) & order hard copies to build and assemble quality parts in a timely fashion.
  
• Create and sew product according to specifications.
  
• Assemble custom cover on foam to ensure proper fit.
  
• Monitor and to stock work area with Velcro, buckles, zippers, zipper pulls and common loop.
  
• Produce custom orders within 2 days from receipt of order.
  
• 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 and Cross train 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

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

3. You'll feel welcome from day one

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Minimum of 3 years prior industrial sewing experience in manufacturing setting.
  
• Solid knowledge of company products.
  
• Ability to read a tape measure.
  
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and 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.

Information

For information about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter, Recruiting@Permobil.com

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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 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.

Fun facts about us: One of our products was 1 of 100 best inventions in Time magazine in 2021