Apprentice Sewer

American Leather; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quarterly bonus plan

Health insurance

Onsite wellness/fitness center

Job summary

A leading leather manufacturing company in Dallas, TX is seeking interns for a hands-on program to learn sewing techniques. Participants will work under direct supervision to operate sewing machines, adhere to safety guidelines, and ensure quality of work. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and personal training sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn and adapt to different sewing techniques.
• Experience with industrial/commercial sewing machines preferred.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Sew precut fabric or leather according to sewing diagram.
• Operate the sewing machine in a production environment.
• Inspect the quality of their own work.
• Report any problems or issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Single needle and top stitch sewing

Reading sewing diagrams

Skiving leather

Adjusting seam allowance

Quality inspection

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Do you want to learn how to become an expert sewer? We have a program that is just for you, our trainer will show you the ends and outs of American Leather! Apply here to our 6 Week PAID program and invest in yourself.

Summary

Under the direction of the Lead and Trainer, the sewer is responsible for attaching or binding two pieces of fabric or leather using an industrial/commercial sewing machine. The sewer operates his/her machine in a production environment and adheres to all established safety guidelines.

What We Will Teach You

• Sews precut fabric or leather according to sewing diagram.
• Single needle and top stitch sewing as required.
• Sew welt cord or tubing as required by style.
• Reads traveler for correct law label, thread and zipper color.
• Uses zipper machine as required by style.
• Skives the leather with the leather skiver as needed per style.
• Changes needles on the machine to match the type of cover they are using.
• Adjusts their seam allowance according to traveler instructions on the cover material.
• Changes thread and bobbins according to traveler instructions on the cover material.
• Adjusts tension as needed.
• Reports any problems or issues to supervisor.
• Inspects the quality of their own work.
• Trains with a product development representative on new styles (Betas) and reports.

Some Great Perks And Benefits You Will Receive

• Competitive compensation (non‑exempt position) and quarterly bonus plan. Health insurance to include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, Flexible Spending Account, and a 401(k) plan. We have an onsite wellness/fitness center that includes free personal training 2 times a week and yoga sessions 1 time a week.

Location

Dallas, TX

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing