Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Industrial Sewing Machine Operator to join a furniture manufacturing team in Greensboro, NC. This is a Monday–Friday schedule with temp-to-hire status.

The role requires sewing upholstery materials on industrial machines, reading work orders, and maintaining quality. Candidates should handle fabrics, vinyl, and leather, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial sewing machines.
• Furniture upholstery sewing experience required.
• Welting (piping) experience is a plus.
• Ability to read measuring tapes and follow production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines to sew upholstery fabrics, vinyl, and leather.
• Assemble and sew cushions, seat covers, backs, arms, and other furniture components.
• Read work orders and follow production specifications.
• Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Measure, trim, and prepare materials before sewing.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial sewing machines

Furniture upholstery

Welting (piping)

Reading measuring tapes

Attention to detail

Dependable/work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator (Furniture Manufacturing)

Location: Greensboro, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Status: Temp-to-Hire

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Sewing Machine Operator to join a furniture manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have experience sewing upholstery materials and using industrial sewing machines to produce high-quality furniture components.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines to sew upholstery fabrics, vinyl, and leather
• Assemble and sew cushions, seat covers, backs, arms, and other furniture components
• Read work orders and follow production specifications
• Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and consistency
• Measure, trim, and prepare materials before sewing
• Perform basic machine maintenance and report equipment issues
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality standards
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Follow all company safety procedures

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating industrial sewing machines is required
• Furniture upholstery sewing experience required
• Welting (piping) experience is a plus
• Ability to work with a variety of fabrics, vinyl, and leather
• Ability to read measuring tapes and follow production instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Dependable with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent repetitive use of hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Good vision and manual dexterity
• Ability to meet production goals while maintaining quality standards

Why Join Us?

• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Full-time, steady work
• Competitive pay
• Immediate openings
• Opportunity to grow with a well-established furniture manufacturer