Sewing Machine Operator

Kalogon, an early stage startup based in Melbourne, seeks a full-time sewing machine operator to make custom covers for wheelchair seat cushions and specialty covers for cushions for the Air Force. This role is ideal for someone looking to use their industrial sewing skills in a fast-paced and casual environment.

Required skills:

• Able to meet production deadlines while meeting quality standards
• Eye for detail
• Skilled at operating sewing machines

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn inspection standards for medical-grade products.
• Ability to work independently and follow written instructions and procedures.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to complete digital forms or reports.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-focused mindset.
• Ideally: familiar with upholstery work

Work Environment:

• Air-Conditioned Environment
• Casual
• Fast paced
• Interesting, with lots of variety
• Area of work – Close to US1 and 192, near downtown Melbourne
• Opportunities for overtime are available
• Probationary period: 3 months

Benefits:

• 8 holiday days (5 fixed and 3 floating)
• 20 PTO days
• 401k
• Stock Options

Reports To: Director of Operations

Work with: Operations, Research & Development, and Product Teams

About the company and our products

Kalogon is an early stage startup based in Melbourne, FL that has won multiple awards for our smart seating solution for wheelchair users, and who is rapidly developing solutions for anyone who sits for long periods of time.

Kalogon’s flagship product is a smart cushion, Orbiter Med, that relieves pain and fatigue experienced by individuals who use wheelchairs. Orbiter Med leverages our patent-pending core technologies. These technologies help to improve blood flow while seated, ultimately promoting good tissue health, lessening fatigue, and increasing comfort.

For our first customers, wheelchair users, we are focused on alleviating pressure injuries. Our technology has strong capabilities that apply to other industries where people are seated for long periods of time including the defense industry, aviation, automotive, and even consumer applications such as gaming.

Kalogon has three products for wheelchair users, Orbiter Med, Orbiter Classic, and Booster. We also work with the Air Force and with multiple companies in the commercial aviation and automotive spaces.

Our team is a blend of experienced tech industry veterans, passionate engineers, and people focused on ways to help folks stay seated and stay healthy. Learn more at www.kalogon.com.