Industrial Sewing Machinist & Fabric Finisher

Shadetex Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Permanent role

Immediate start

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Shadetex Australia in St Marys, NSW, is seeking an Industrial Sewing Machinist to join the fabrics team. You’ll operate an industrial sewing machine to produce premium outdoor blind and awning products to specification, working with mesh, acrylic, PVC and canvas.

This role goes beyond sewing: you’ll assist with fabric cutting, heat welding, and splining, read job sheets, and follow drawings to ensure clean, accurate finishes.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an industrial sewing machine.
• Able to read and follow technical job sheets and drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail in fabric finishing.
• Capable of working independently and managing output.
• Strong team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial sewing machine across fabrics such as mesh, acrylic, PVC and canvas.
• Hem and finish blind and awning fabrics to specification.
• Assist with fabric cutting, heat welding and splining.
• Read and follow job sheets and standard operating procedures.
• Work from drawings or samples to understand product construction.
• Maintain quality standards and flag issues when observed.
• Contribute to a clean, safe and organised workshop floor.

Skills

Industrial sewing machine

Heavy duty fabrics

Read technical job sheets

Read construction drawings

Attention to detail

Independence / self-management

Team player / good communicator

Outdoor fabrics experience

Job description

Industrial Sewing Machinist & Fabric Finisher

Shadetex Australia is a wholesale manufacturer of premium outdoor blinds and awnings based in St Marys. We supply an independent dealer network nationwide and we take what we build seriously. Our team is hands-on, our standards are high, and we're growing fast.

We're not a big corporate operation. We're a focused, skilled team that takes pride in what comes off the floor. If you're someone who gets genuine satisfaction from keeping things organised, moving with purpose, and being the reason a workplace runs smoothly then this is the place for you.

THE ROLE

We're looking for an Industrial Sewing Machinist to join our fabrics team immediately. You'll be operating an industrial sewing machine working with mesh, acrylic, PVC and canvas to produce premium outdoor blind and awning products to specification.

This role goes beyond sewing. You'll also assist with fabric cutting, heat welding and splining as part of a close-knit fabrics team. If you take pride in clean, accurate work and want to be part of a team that holds itself to a high standard then this is the place for you.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Operating an industrial sewing machine across a range of fabric types including mesh, acrylic, PVC and canvas
• Hemming and finishing blind and awning fabrics to specification
• Assisting with fabric cutting, heat welding and splining
• Reading and following job sheets and standard operating procedures
• Working from drawings or samples to understand product construction
• Maintaining quality standards and flagging issues when you see them
• Contributing to a clean, safe and organised workshop floor

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience operating an industrial sewing machine. This is essential.
• Comfortable working with heavy duty fabrics and materials
• Able to read and follow technical job sheets and construction drawings
• Good attention to detail. Fabric finishing is visible in the final product.
• Someone who works independently and manages their own output
• A team player who communicates and asks when they're not sure
• Experience with outdoor fabrics such as mesh, acrylic, PVC or canvas is highly regarded but not essential

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
• Full time permanent from day one
• Immediate start
• On-site parking
• Half our team has been here over two years. Some from day one.
• Growing business with genuine long-term opportunity