Areliz Cisneros
Elkhart
Summary
Flexible Line Lead with broad experience working in busy settings. Promoting exceptional skills in Sewing and sewing machine.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic in one piece flow industry. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Lifts and carries objects over 25 pounds, reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Efficient Upholsterer adept at cutting, stretching, and stapling fabrics in high-volume environments. Diligent and detail-oriented with a solid work ethic and in-depth understanding of assembly line operations. Looking for a permanent role and bringing many years' experience in the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sewer and upholster
Furniture Werks
Michigan City
07.2023 - Current
- Operated industrial sewing machines for garment production.
- Assembled fabric pieces according to design specifications.
- Inspected finished products for quality compliance and defects.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production schedules.
- Maintained sewing equipment and performed routine repairs.
- Trained new employees on sewing techniques and safety protocols.
- Adjusted machine settings for different fabric types and thicknesses.
- Followed safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
- Assembled parts into finished product following detailed instructions from supervisor or blueprints.
- Repaired damaged clothing items by patching tears and reinforcing weak areas.
- Followed safety procedures when operating machinery in order to avoid injury.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning work area and oiling machines regularly.
- Guided material under the presser foot of the machine while controlling speed of the machine with foot pedal.
- Monitored production levels on an hourly basis in order to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Determined proper settings for each job based on type of fabric being used.
- Monitored machines, diagnosed problems and performed basic corrections to keep equipment operational during shifts.
- Sewed garments by hand using needles and thread, delivering exquisite embroidery and needlework.
- Measured garments and assessed clothing on customers to determine proper fitting and necessary alterations.
- Ensured that all materials were properly labeled before moving them along the assembly line.
- Procured variety of fabrics by researching suppliers and identifying new manufacturers.
- Assessed sewing equipment, performing minor repairs to keep machines fully operational.
- Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
- Received verbal or written instructions regarding specific types of stitches needed for various projects.
- Finished seams with sergers or overlockers for a neat appearance.
- Attached buttons, zippers, hooks and eyes onto garments using specialized tools such as needle-nose pliers.
- Stacked completed items onto pallets for easy transport around factory floor.
- Discussed designs with customers and prepared garments to specifications.
- Used razor blades to carefully remove stitching to prepare garments for hemming and alterations.
- Measured, cut, pinned and sewed fabric pieces together to form garment sections.
- Sorted through large amounts of fabric scraps looking for usable pieces for smaller projects.
- Selected size and color threads to draw threads through machine guides and bobbins.
- Observed sewing operations to detect defects in stitching.
- Maintained inventory of sewing supplies and informed manager when supplies fell below acceptable volumes.
Sew Line Leader
Crew seating
Elkhart
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness following each shift.
- Oversaw running of Pontoons seating equipment, strictly adhering to manufacturer safety protocols to alleviate possible injuries.
- Worked closely with management and team members to ensure that each assignment was finished ahead of its deadline.
- Inspired hard-working and quality-focused production team and maintained discipline through enforcement of company policies.
- Checked product quality regularly and achieved superior reputation without need for rework.
- Led and influenced team members through actions and expectations to meet improvement goals.
- Prepared line set-ups for following shifts for overall increased line efficiency.
- Developed daily production plan and focused on stops reduction, loss elimination and operator coaching.
- Provided safety training on machine equipment to other employees.
- Forecasted weekly hours to minimize overtime and meet output objectives.
- Interacted with management and team members at the end of shifts to provide details on all uncompleted tasks.
- Identified and segregated non-conforming material and taught line-workers how to identify non-conformance.
- Analyzed charts, work orders and production schedules to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
- Interfaced with production scheduling to determine shift production schedules.
- Used standard formulas to calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Final Finisher
Forest River
Goshen
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept records of approved and defective units or final products.
- Used tools, equipment and instruments safely to avoid mishaps.
- Handled QA process to deliver products that met customer specifications and quality standards.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.
- Coordinated employee training in safety and equipment operations.
- Reviewed all reports available to control costs, schedule work and eliminate shortages.
- Selected paint, stain, lacquer and varnish, depending on wood type and surface conditions.
- Smoothed, shaped and touched up surfaces, preparing finish and bolstering integrity using sandpaper and grinders, putty, brushes and sprays.
- Completed attractive, high-quality finishes by applying paint, oil or stain to wood grain.
- Inspected damaged furniture to assess extent and determine optimal repair or restoration strategies.
- Examined pieces to determine damage, deterioration and optimal restoration method.
- Stripped old finishes and worn or damaged parts to make skilled repairs and restore optimal appearances.
- Sealed surfaces with lacquers and other compounds to protect finishes.
- Soaked cloth in paint thinner to remove leftover solvent.
- Used stripping tools and sandpaper to alleviate old varnish, finish and damaged parts.
Sewing Machine Operator
Lippert Components
Elkhart
02.2017 - 05.2021
- Monitored machine operations to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread or machine malfunctions.
- Threaded sewing machines and changed needles while maintaining optimal safety procedures to prevent accidents and delays.
- Measured pieces and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste.
- Promoted maximum efficiency by keeping work spaces clean and well-organized.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
- Customized standardized pieces to meet individual customer demands.
- Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Examined sketches, sample articles and design specifications to ascertain number, shape and size of pattern parts.
- Monitored machines, diagnosed problems and performed basic corrections to keep equipment operational during shifts.
- Checked precision of completed products against work order specifications to identify and correct problems early in each run.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.
- Placed thread spools on spindles, inserted bobbins and threaded ends through machine guides.
- Followed quality control guidelines and inspected garments to verify pristine condition before final delivery to customer.
- Aligned items under needles using machine guides, clamps and templates.
- Monitored machine operations to detect defective stitching, breaks in thread or machine malfunctions.
- Checked fabric for markings and pins to sew together correctly.
- Matched cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing and verified correct dye lots and patterns.
- Folded or stretched edges or lengths of items while sewing to facilitate forming specified sections.
- Contacted maintenance team for machine repairs or mechanical issues.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Provided IT and software trouble-shooting support to rest of the organization.
Skills
- Product Loading
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Packing Slip Verification
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Hand-Held Scanners
- Punctual and Reliable
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Following Instructions
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Line Work
- Attention to Detail
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Materials Assembly
- Cycle Counts
- Good Communication
- Safe Machine Operation
- Incident Reporting
- Production Line Work
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Communication
- Defects Identification
- Heavy Lifting
- Component Assembly
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork and Coordination
- PPE Compliance
- Production Documentation
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Production Processes Knowledge
- Blueprint Reading
- Positive Attitude
- Monitoring Line Supplies
- Warehouse Operations
- Estimating
- Conveyor System Operation
- Palletizing
- Flexible Schedule
- Pallet Jacks
- Spanish, English and ASL Fluency
- Equipment Setup
- Checking and Gauging
- Measuring Tools
- Production Operations
- Hand and Power Tools
- Assembly Line Operations
- Equipment Maintenance
- Preparing Shipments
- Identifying Flaws
- Component Installation
- Visual Inspections
- Raw Material Loading
- Weights and Measurements
- Mathematics and Calculations
- Staging Shipments
- Finishing Chemicals and Materials
- Filing and Smoothing
- Production Processes Analysis
- Safety Regulations Compliance
- Assembling Products
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Organizational Skills
- People Skills
- Active Listening
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
- Team Building
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Relationship Building
- Supervision & Leadership
- Team Management
- Training & Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Maintenance & Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Fluent in Spanish
- Inventory management
- Foam cutting
- Button tufting
- Reupholstery planning
- Hardware replacement
- Adhesive application
- Custom cushion design
- Hand stitching
- Stapling techniques
- Furniture repair
- Webbing installation
- Slipcover construction
- Upholstery techniques
- Furniture restoration
- Furniture disassembly
- Pattern making
- Color matching
- Adaptable to design trends
- Knowledge of furniture styles
- Comfortable with power tools
- Familiarity with upholstery tools
- Quality assurance
- Padding arms
Timeline
Sewer and upholster
Furniture Werks
07.2023 - Current
Sew Line Leader
Crew seating
03.2022 - 03.2023
Final Finisher
Forest River
05.2021 - 03.2022
Sewing Machine Operator
Lippert Components
02.2017 - 05.2021