Announcement details
- USAJOBS control number
- 891194600
- Occupational series
- 3111
Summary
Sewing Machine Operator works within Environmental Management Service. Fabricates, repairs, and alters linen items, unlined uniforms, patient clothing, and specialty items for patient care.
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
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Required to sit for long periods with continual movement of hands, arms and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a well-lighted and ventilated area. Temperature and humidity are usually controlled to provide a pleasant work area. Because of numerous machines operating at one time this creates a noisy area. Operations are subject to possible needle punctures and minor tread cuts.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.