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Border/Zipper Sewer

Samson Marketing

Conover, NC 28613 • 10/17/2026

Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

BORDER/ZIPPER SEWER

BASIC FUNCTION

Being a Border/Zipper Sewer includes piecing borders together, running the appropriate welt in them and running zippers in backs, ottomans and pillows to spec. Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 4:00pm (some overtime)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Standard operation procedures.
  2. Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions and specifications before sewing.
  3. Run zipper and/or border machines
  4. Pull borders to remove excess welt cord
  5. Thread/re-thread machinery
  6. Install rolls of zipper into machinery/attach zipper flies for zipping
  7. Exercises care and follow the proper safety procedures to prevent injuries to themselves and their co-workers. May perform other duties/special or non-routine assignments as needed.

TOOLS USED WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES:

  1. Sewing machine 5. Screwdriver
  2. Scissors 6. Tape Measure
  3. Zipper machine 7. Tweezers
  4. Border machine

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships:

  • Reports to Department Supervisor

Organization Relationships:

  • Works with other sewers on a daily basis as needed. Ability to adapt to a team oriented, production atmosphere is required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

High School graduate helpful

Good Communication Skills – oral and written.

3+ years’ experience in production upholstery fabric sewing in an upholstered furniture manufacturing environment preferred.

Read and Follow Instructions