Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

This role is responsible for the production and repair of sewn goods, and supporting the linen, tenting, and equipment protection departments.

Pay
: $21–$24 per hour, depending on experience.
Schedule
:
Monday‑Friday with potential for weekend work and overtime.

• Hourly pay rate; weekly pay; paid training; 40 hours/week with overtime opportunities
• Promote from within culture
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available within 30 days or less
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks

• Operates a single needle, double needle, and overlock machine
• Reads blueprints and interprets product schematics
• Traces patterns and cuts material by hand where necessary
• Will be trained to safely operate:
  • RF welding machine
  • Automatic grommet setter and web cutter
  • Rotary cutting tools
• Works with different sizes and styles of material including cotton, vinyl, polyester, taffeta, linen, and canvas
• Works with sales and marketing to coordinate sample swatches of all fabrics
• Works with other departments to coordinate repairs and production
• Creates, fills out and tracks time sheets, work orders and production drawings/instructions
• Tracks and reports inventory levels of items to be produced or repaired to Inventory Specialists
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, or color
• Maintains an organized and clean sewing department

• 5+ years of manufacturing/sewing experience
• Ability to push/pull/lift/carry up to 60 lbs
• Proficient in operating a single needle, double needle, and overlock machine
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret product schematics
• Knowledge of fabric assembly techniques

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. CORT participates in the E‑Verify program.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability.