Sewing Machine Operator works within Environmental Management Service. Fabricates, repairs, and alters linen items, unlined uniforms, patient clothing, and specialty items for patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Sewing Machine Operator will perform a variety of duties including but not limited to: Hand stitching Uses domestic and industrial sewing machine Uses button machine Identification, marking and hot patch machine usage Inspects and repairs operating room and regular linen items Salvages linen items that are beyond economical repair Maintains separate count for each item and documenting being removed from service on salvage record form Maintains daily piece count of operating room linens inspected Provides, as needed, linen and employee uniform distribution service and maintains log and records of uniforms Operates a standard industrial type powered sewing machine; powered marking machine, powered thermo patch machine, manually operated button machine, and a manually operated grommet and snap fastener machine Uses needles and thread, scissors, measuring tape, yard stick and other related items Provides routine preventative maintenance procedures that include but aren't limited to; adjustments, minor repair functions and if necessary Notifies the Laundry Supervisor of any problems requiring major repairs Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change based on the needs of the service) Position Description Title/PD#: Sewing Machine Operator/PD031720 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $20.59 – $24.02/hr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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