Apprentice - Industrial Sewing Machine Operator EVENINGS

The Sewing Labs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Evening sessions

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Sewing Labs in Missouri is now accepting applicants for the Sewing Salon Training Program, a US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship. Successful candidates will receive classroom instruction and up to 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with a local partner employer, building a path to professional certification as an Industrial Sewing Machine Operator.

Interviews are underway for training that begins in late August / early September 2026.

Qualifications

• No prior sewing experience required.
• Ability to commit to structured training and schedules.

Skills

No experience required

Job description

Description

We are proud of our company culture that is inclusive, creative, and engaging. Our mission is to be an inclusive and welcoming community teaching the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment..

Our work environment includes:

• Snacks provided


• Growth opportunities


• Relaxed atmosphere


• Flexible working hours


• Lively atmosphere


• Safe work environment


• On-the-job training


• Casual work attire


• Regular social events

There has never been a more exciting time to become a trained stitcher!

The Sewing Labs is seeking external candidates to enroll in our exclusive Sewing Salon Training Program. Being selected to participate in the Sewing Salon Training Program equips our graduates with the tools they need to obtain a registered apprenticeship allowing them to become professional certified Industrial Sewing Machine Operators. Interviews are taking place now, with training beginning in late August / early September 2026. The training portion of the program requires a nine hour commitment each week, allowing our trainees flexibility as they learn this new, in-demand skill.

What Is An Apprenticeship?

As with all US Department of Labor registered apprenticeship training programs, the Apprentice will enroll in and complete the required classroom training curriculum. The course work will require up to 270 hours of related technical instruction in a classroom setting and approximately 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with a partner employer. An Apprenticeship allows our graduates a unique opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to become well-compensated, in-demand Industrial Sewing Machine Operators.

Requirements

Interested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• No Experience Required


• Valid ID


• Must be eligible to work in the United States


• Must commit to 30 weeks of training (5 hours per week – two sessions of 2.5 hours each. Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm to 8:00pm, with Friday evenings as needed)


• Must commit to 2,000 hours of paid apprenticeship with a local partner employer. Benefits will be offered during the paid apprenticeship. Benefits vary depending on each employer partner's unique benefits package