Sewing Machinist

Are you a skilled machinist with a passion for crafting high-quality furniture? Modus is experiencing a surge in demand, and we're looking for a dedicated and experienced machinist to join our dynamic team. If you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you! Role Summary: As a machinist at Modus, you will be integral to our furniture manufacturing process, expertly cutting and sewing fabrics on flat and overlock machines. You'll work with a variety of materials, ensuring precision and quality in every piece you produce. Our standard factory working hours are: 07.30 - 16.30 Mon - Thursday 07.30 - 13.30 Friday
Key Responsibilities:

• Cutting and Sewing: Skillfully cut and shape materials using hand and machine tools, including flat and overlock machines.
• Material Management: Determine the quantity and type of materials needed, setting cutting machines to the correct patterns.
• Quality Control: Check finished work against pattern instructions, ensuring all pieces meet our high standards.
• Machine Maintenance: Perform daily cleaning and routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
• Technical Proficiency: Work from technical drawings and adjust machine settings for different jobs.
• Compliance: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal quality requirements, maintaining accurate and legible records.

What We re Looking For:

• Experience: Proven cutting and sewing skills, particularly with flat bed and overlock machines.
• Literacy and Numeracy: Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy, with strong communication skills.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to follow written instructions and meticulously record activities performed.
• Flexibility: Adaptable to changing company requirements with a positive 'can-do' attitude.

Why Modus? At Modus we offer more than just a job - we provide a vibrant work environment nestled in a beautiful rural location with a custom-built work space designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. Powered by 100% renewable electricity, our state-of-the-art factory, houses both our upholstery and joinery facilities where our teams employ a combination of digital technology and age-old hand finishing techniques to create furniture of the highest level of craft and quality. Enjoy the fresh air and scenic surroundings as you work alongside a passionate and supportive team. We believe in creating a balanced and engaging workplace, with regular social events and activities that foster a strong sense of community. If you value a great work environment and are eager to contribute to a company that prioritises both professional growth and employee well-being, we d love to have you on board! We welcome applications from everyone, especially individuals who are underrepresented in our industry. We understand and value the strength that diversity brings to our business and we believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be heard and valued. Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate: Chard TA20 4BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)