Drapery Sewing Specialist — Precision & Production

Hunter Douglas Group; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/or 

Disability insurance

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and productdiscount

Job summary

Hunter Douglas Group is seeking a Sewing Specialist to join our team. You will handle fabric draperies, sew hems, insert weights, and ensure quality before products move to production. The role emphasizes precise workmanship and adherence to ticketed instructions.

Responsibilities include reading tickets, managing weights and colors, defect checks, and timely completion of daily output. Candidates should have high school diploma and sewing experience, with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Sewing experience required.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• General knowledge of fabrics.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Accurate with names, numbers and spelling.
• Capable of sitting for extended periods.
• Able to lift repeatedly.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Process racks of draperies from the tabling department to the end closure machine.
• Read work tickets carefully for special instructions and sign off as required.
• Sew hems with a straight stitch on the end closure machine.
• Insert weights at each bottom corner and tape at top corners of draperies.
• Ensure colors are sewn with cotton thread as required.
• Check draperies for defects and report or place in holds.
• Fold and rack finished draperies with the correct date card.
• Maintain quality with errors under 1%.
• Meet daily production quantity goals (70–100%).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sewing experience

Tape measure reading

Fabric knowledge

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Sitting for long periods

Lifting

Following instructions

Color vision test

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hunter Douglas Group is seeking a Sewing Specialist to join our team. You will handle fabric draperies, sew hems, insert weights, and ensure quality before products move to production. The role emphasizes precise workmanship and adherence to ticketed instructions.

Responsibilities include reading tickets, managing weights and colors, defect checks, and timely completion of daily output. Candidates should have high school diploma and sewing experience, with strong attention to detail.