Sewing Machine Operator

This position is located within the Laundry/Linen department of the Environmental Management Service at the Fargo VA Health Care System. The position operates various machines such as industrial sewing machines, programmable embroidery machines, microcomputer controlled barcoding machine, button attaching machine, snap fastening machine and hot patch machine. ['Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Loads linen carts with linen items to be delivered to using area; Delivers linen items to using areas using established PAR level; Alters or mends uniforms to include making alterations in dress apparel; Repairs garments and work clothes where repair involves judgment in matching colors, sizes, or replacement parts; Performs difficult sewing techniques; Operates buttonhole machine; Manages the ordering, storing, issuing and inventory of uniforms in accordance with VA and local policy and maintains necessary records; Performs hemming of press covers and takes in seam allowances; Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00AM - 3:30PM Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): ???????Not approved'] You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Company: Veterans Health Administration | Location: Fargo, North Dakota,