Industrial Sewing Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Goodwill Main Plant-GWIMP - Miami, FL 33142

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: None Travel Percentage:
None Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Manufacturing Summary

• Operate a variety of industrial sewing machines, including single- and double-needle, walking foot, overlock/surging, hemming, union special, bar tacking, and automated sewing equipment.
• Accurately align fabric, garments, and components using guides, templates, markings, notches, and machine settings.
• Perform basic, medium, and complex sewing operations to join, reinforce, or decorate garments and textile products.
• Consistently meet or exceed established productivity, quality (First Time Quality), and attendance standards.
• Inspect work-in-process and finished garments to identify defects, inconsistencies, or damage; correct issues as needed.
• Thread machines, insert bobbins, change needles, and select appropriate threads, fasteners, and materials for each operation.
• Monitor machine performance, identify stitching or mechanical issues, and escalatet concerns when advanced maintenance is required.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance on sewing equipment.
• Verify correct sequence of operations, material matching (patterns, dye lots), and adherence to work instructions.
• Support peer-to-peer training and cross-training of operators as assigned.
• Participate in continuous improvement, TPM, 5S, and quality initiatives, including ISO and Quality Management System requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.
• Support the organization’s mission, values, and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Perform duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent is not required; all education levels are accepted.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience operating industrial sewing machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to sew accurately and efficiently across multiple operations and materials.
• Experience with heavy-duty and automated sewing equipment is preferred.

• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric types, and sewing techniques.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, samples, and visual aids.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based production environment.
• Flexibility to learn new operations and support changing production needs.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Continuously builds sewing and equipment knowledge; shares expertise with others.
• Quality Focus:
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks opportunities to improve quality.
• Productivity:
  Meets performance standards while maintaining efficiency and consistency.
• Teamwork:
  Collaborates effectively; gives and receives constructive feedback.
• Adaptability:
  Responds positively to change, shifting priorities, and new processes.
• Dependability:
  Maintains punctuality, attendance, and accountability.
• Safety Awareness:
  Follows all safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions.
• Ethics & Integrity:
  Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation time
• Performance-based earning potential
• Paid training
• Work with modern technology in a dynamic environment. (ETON system, automated sewing, fabric cutting tech)
• Opportunities for advancement.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods, and use hands for fine motor tasks.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling of materials.
• Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

• Manufacturing setting with noise, equipment vibration, and high foot traffic.
• Requires adherence to safety, quality, and production standards