AFOis looking for a Sewing Machine Operator to work in Fort Sill, OK. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• operate power sewing machines to sew, alter or repair wearing apparel, linens, blankets and other fabric articles, alter article according to alteration ticket, fitters pins, chalk spans, or verbal instructions, and locate defects, and repairs article, including ripping of seams and matching sizes and colors of replacement parts.
• Operator may operate automatic sewing machines, utilizing knowledge of threading machines, winding bobbins, adjusting tension, and oiling parts.
• Work is reviewed for accuracy, neatness, and to determine if instructions have been followed.
• The following kinds of work are not covered under this classification: fitting and spaning necessary alterations; measuring and cutting materials to make new articles; designing and making articles for special purposes; sewing leather; and using heat-sealing machine to patch articles.

• Experience operating power sewing machines to sew, alter, or repair garments, linens, blankets, and other fabric items

• Ability to follow alteration tickets, fitter’s pins, chalk spans, or verbal instructions to complete alterations

• Skilled in identifying defects and performing necessary repairs, including ripping seams and matching sizes and colors of replacement parts

• Familiarity with automatic sewing machines, including threading, winding bobbins, adjusting tension, and oiling parts

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce neat, accurate work

• Must be able to follow detailed instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.