Industrial Seamstress

Fluid Motion, LLC; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic Life AD&D insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Fluid Motion, LLC in Arlington, WA is seeking an Industrial Seamstress to fabricate marine upholstery, canvas, vinyl, and sewn components for boats. You will operate industrial sewing equipment, follow patterns and production requirements to produce cushions, seating covers, bolsters, and other marine upholstery parts.

Hours: Monday-Friday 5 am-1:30 pm. Safety rules apply, and opportunities for growth exist within a team-focused craft environment dedicated to quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years experience operating an industrial power sewing machine.
• Ability to read patterns and follow specifications.
• Familiarity with trimming, cutting, and sewing cushions and covers.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines to pattern assemble material for boats.
• Cut and sew covers for cushions and canvas tops.
• Draw patterns and prepare materials for sewing.
• Maintain quality and report discrepancies to teammates.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and safe operation.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Pattern drawing

Sewing machine operation

Quality control

Tools

Industrial walking foot sewing machine

Job description

Description

Fluid Motion, LLC, is a premier boat manufacturer and the parent company of Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats. Known for innovative design, superior craftsmanship, and customer-focused solutions, Fluid Motion builds high-quality vessels that provide exceptional comfort, performance, and reliability for boaters exploring both inland and coastal waters.

The Industrial Seamstress is responsible for fabricating, assembling and repairing marine upholstery, canvas, vinyl, and other sewn products used in the production of boats. This position operates industrial sewing equipment and follows patterns, specifications, and production requirements to produce high-quality cushions, seating covers, bolsters, and other marine upholstery components.

Hours: Monday-Friday 5 am-1:30 pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates sewing machine to pattern assembly material for building.
• 2 - 5 years experience operating an industrial power sewing machine.
• Draw patterns carefully.
• Cutting and sewing covers for upholstered boat cushions and canvas Bimini tops.
• Cut new material for sewing as needed.
• Operates a walking foot sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material.
• Developing specific plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish proper order shipment dates.
• Able to teach proper seamstress methods to other employees in order to develop their skills.
• Check the completion of work and quality. Identify and communicate possible quality discrepancies to other employees.
• Ensure preventative maintenance of equipment and report any damage or broken equipment immediately.
• Keep track of supplies and complete order sheets to place supply orders.
• Follows all safety rules and directives- timely reporting of all workplace injuries or near misses.
• Other duties as directed.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular and consistent basis.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, climb, balance and reach for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for the entire duration of shift.
• Ability to keep up with fast-paced environments.
• Ability to use hands for the duration of the shift

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Basic Life AD&D/ Voluntary Life Insurance/Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay/ 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fluid Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Fluid Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Fluid Motion engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.