Custom Sewing Operator - Full Time

The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Disneyland Resort is seeking a Custom Sewing Operator to support Parade Maintenance by fabricating items necessary to maintain show quality. The role involves sewing upholstery and banners, using industrial machines, and reading patterns.

Applicants should have 5+ years of experience, completed trade/art school training, and the ability to work varied shifts including holidays. The pay rate in California is $28.13–$35.92 per hour, with potential benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial sewing equipment (e.g. single and double needle, serger, binding, and tackers).
• Sew fabrics from the lightest sheers to the heaviest vinyls, including by hand when required.
• Cut and mark patterns; follow cutters' instructions for assembly.
• Set grommets and button snaps; maintain machine settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication with vendors, cast members, and Disney management.
• Full availability Sunday–Saturday for all shifts and holidays per management.
• Completed a trade school, art school, or formal training.
• 5+ years of professional experience in this trade.

Responsibilities

• Sew upholstery, draperies, awnings, umbrellas, weather covers, flags, pennants, banners, and related products.
• Set correct tension and choose proper thread for each product.
• Prepare products for installation with proper tagging and storage for pickup.

Skills

Industrial sewing experience

Fabric sewing skills

Pattern interpretation

Communication

Time/shift flexibility

Independent work

Project planning

Reading prints/plans

Education

Trade/Art school training

Formal training in sewing

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Do you want to be part of the magic behind the magic? The Custom Sewing Operator works behind the scenes with Entertainment Parade Maintenance to fabricate products vital to maintain and keep the Disneylandt ® Resort show quality high. This is your opportunity to work with a dedicated group of cast members!

Custom Sewing Operators

must be able to understand all aspects of the job, from pattern designs to the finished product. Capable of using a variety of industrial sewing machines. This team does not sew garments; instead, they fabricate items such as upholstery, draperies, awnings, umbrellas, weather coverings, flags, pennants, and banners.

Responsibilities

• Sew upholstery, draperies, awnings, umbrellas, weather covers, flags, pennants, banners, and any other product that may be required

• Set correct tension and choose the proper thread for the product being sewn

• Complete and prepare products for installation including proper tagging and storage of product for pickup

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with industrial sewing equipment (e.g. single and double needle, serger, binding, and tackers)

• Sew various fabrics from the lightest sheers to the heaviest vinyls including by hand when required

• Cut and mark patterns when required

• Follow instructions from a cutter on how to assemble products

• Set grommets and button snaps

• Strong written and verbal communication to positively engage vendors, cast members, and management from Disney and divisions outside of the resort

• Full availability Sunday through Saturday for all shifts (i.e., 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) as deemed a requirement by management and available to work all holidays

• Completed a trade school, art school, or formal training

• 5+ years professional experience in this trade

Must have the ability to

• Make different settings for each product type

• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of machines

• Work independently with minimal direction

• Plan, implement, and complete projects on time at the required standard levels

• Read and understand sophisticated plans and prints from which to complete projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use an industrial sewing machine

• Worked in a production manufacturing shop that produced repetitive items

Additional Information

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; Shifts may start as early as 4:00 AM, while some may end as late as 4:00 AM.

This role is Full Time and requires full availability, including working evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.

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The pay rate for this role in California is $28.13 to $35.92 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .

Job ID: 1374896BR

Location: Anaheim,California

Job Posting Company: "Disneyland Resort"

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