Machine Operator / Sewer - Curtains & Blinds

Textile Link Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Job summary

Textile Link Pty Ltd, based in Melbourne's south-east, is seeking a Machine Operator / Sewer to join our casual production team manufacturing premium curtains, blinds and tracks. You will measure, cut and sew fabrics, assemble blinds/tracks and prepare finished products for installation.

Ideal candidates are precise, reliable, and able to follow written specs. A background in sewing is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Accurate with measurements and able to follow a written spec.
• Steady hands and patience for precision work.
• Reliable: our install calendar depends on it.
• Happy to be shown a method and stick to it.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 20kg.
• Available consistently during the week, ideally three days together.
• Any sewing background helps — domestic, clothing, upholstery or soft furnishings — but it isn't essential.

Responsibilities

• Measure and cut fabric to spec.
• Learn to operate industrial sewing and overlocking machines.
• Hem, join, weight and finish curtains.
• Assemble roller blinds and tracks.
• Press, fold and pack finished work ready for install.

Skills

Fabric measurement

Industrial sewing

Overlocking machines

Curtain hemming

Roller blinds assembly

Pressing finishing

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Machine Operator / Sewer - Curtains & Blinds

We make premium custom curtains, blinds and tracks for homes across Melbourne's south-east. We've been doing it since 2003, we back our work with a 10-year warranty, and we were a finalist in the 2026 WSAA Independent Retailer Award.

About the role

We make premium custom curtains, blinds and tracks for homes across Melbourne's south-east. We've brought blind and track manufacturing in house and demand for our curtains is growing, so we're adding a casual to our small production team. We are flexible with work hours and work with you if you have other commitments.

Key responsibilities

Measure and cut fabric to spec

Learn to operate industrial sewing and overlocking machines

Hem, join, weight and finish curtains

Assemble roller blinds and tracks

Press, fold and pack finished work ready for install

About you

Accurate with measurements and able to follow a written spec

Steady hands and patience for precision work

Reliable: our install calendar depends on it

Happy to be shown a method and stick to it

Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 20kg

Available consistently during the week, ideally three days together

Any sewing background helps — domestic, clothing, upholstery or soft furnishings — but it isn't essential.

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