Industrial Sewing Machine Operator – Leather Goods

Bluetross; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Part-time hours

Off-site sewing arrangement possible

Job summary

Bluetross, a premium golf accessories brand based in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks an experienced industrial sewing machine operator for a part-time role in our production studio. You will craft leather headcovers and related goods from established samples, patterns and production specifications, with precision and consistent quality as the core goal.

We offer approximately 10–20 hours per week with highly flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Professional, commercial or production sewing experience required.
• Industrial sewing machine experience required.
• Ability to produce clean, consistent work from samples, patterns and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of machine setup, threading and tension adjustment.
• Detail-oriented, dependable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Sew leather headcovers, small bags and accessories using industrial sewing equipment.
• Work from production samples, patterns and specifications.
• Maintain consistent seam allowances, stitch lines and finished construction quality.
• Perform routine machine setup and care, including threading, tension adjustments and needle changes.
• Inspect finished pieces and identify material or construction issues.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Pattern interpretation

Hand stitching (saddle)

Tools

Walking-foot machine

Cylinder-arm machine

Heavy-thread applications

Job description

Bluetross is a premium golf accessories brand based in Charleston, South Carolina. We design and produce full-grain leather headcovers, bags, travel pieces and golf accessories for private clubs, resorts and golfers across the country.

Our products are made in-house using premium Horween and Italian leathers, and every piece is finished and inspected by hand before it ships.

The Position

We are looking for an experienced industrial sewing machine operator to join our production team on a part-time basis.

This is a hands-on craft position constructing leather and other heavy-material goods from prepared components using industrial sewing equipment. You will work from established samples, patterns and production specifications in a small studio environment where precision, consistency and craftsmanship are valued over volume.

This position offers approximately 10–20 hours per week with significant scheduling flexibility. We are focused on finding the right person and are open to creating a schedule that works well for both the candidate and Bluetross.

Responsibilities

• Sew leather headcovers, small bags and accessories using industrial sewing equipment
• Work from production samples, patterns and specifications
• Maintain consistent seam allowances, stitch lines and finished construction quality
• Perform routine machine setup and care, including threading, tension adjustments and needle changes
• Inspect finished pieces and identify material or construction issues

Qualifications

• Professional, commercial or production sewing experience required
• Industrial sewing machine experience required
• Ability to produce clean, consistent work from samples, patterns and specifications
• Strong working knowledge of machine setup, threading and tension adjustment
• Detail-oriented, dependable and able to work independently

Preferred Experience

• Leather goods or bag making
• Marine canvas or other heavy-material sewing
• Walking-foot or cylinder-arm industrial machines
• Heavy-thread applications
• Hand sewing, including traditional saddle stitching

Leather experience is preferred but not required for an otherwise highly experienced industrial sewing candidate.

Schedule & Compensation

• Approximately 10–20 hours per week
• Highly flexible scheduling
• Schedule established with the successful candidate based on availability and production needs
• Nontraditional hours may be possible once fully trained and able to work independently
• $22–$25 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated skill

For the right experienced candidate and situation, we would also consider an off-site sewing arrangement.