Precision Buttonhole Machinist | Fashion Stitching Expert

Johnstons of Elgin; Hawick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnstons of Elgin in Hawick is seeking an experienced Button hole Machinist to join our growing team. This is a full-time permanent role, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a starting rate of £13.45 per hour, dependent on experience.

You will pick up bundles, thread the machine, set up for the correct buttonhole size, align garments with chalk marks, cut and stitch, then fold and lay aside the finished pieces while ensuring accuracy and high quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to carefully and accurately follow detailed written instructions.
• Pride in doing a job well with high standards.
• Good communication with colleagues and a supportive team player.
• Excellent colour vision.
• Previous experience operating machines.

Responsibilities

• Pick up bundle from container and ensure contents match paperwork.
• Thread up machine using the correct thread.
• Set up machine for buttonhole size and run a test on waste fabric.
• Position garment to machine, align with chalk marks, then cut and stitch.
• Repeat for all buttonholes, then fold and lay aside the garment.
• When bundle is complete, tie up and verify correct quantity.

Skills

Attention to detail

High standards

Communication

Color vision

Machine operation

Tools

Buttonhole machine

Job description

Johnstons of Elgin in Hawick is seeking an experienced Button hole Machinist to join our growing team. This is a full-time permanent role, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a starting rate of £13.45 per hour, dependent on experience.

You will pick up bundles, thread the machine, set up for the correct buttonhole size, align garments with chalk marks, cut and stitch, then fold and lay aside the finished pieces while ensuring accuracy and high quality.