Custom Sewing Operator - Full Time

The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Custom Sewing Operator to support Disneyland Resort show quality. You will sew a variety of fabrics and products, set tension, and prepare items for installation with proper tagging and storage.

You’ll collaborate with vendors, cast members, and Disney management to uphold standards. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of professional experience, completed trade or formal training, and can work 1st–3rd shifts across all days, including holidays, in a 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial sewing equipment and fabrics of varying weights.
• Ability to cut and mark patterns and follow cutter directions.
• Strong communication with vendors, cast members, and Disney management.
• Full availability across all shifts and holidays as required.
• Completed trade or formal training in sewing or related field.
• 5+ years in this trade.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Industrial sewing equipment

Fabric handling

Pattern cutting

Follow instructions

Grommets & snaps

Vendor/cast communication

Availability weekends/holidays

Trade school training

5+ years experience

Education

Trade/Art school training

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

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!

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

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.