Industrial Sewing Operator

AIS; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AIS is seeking an Industrial Sewing Operator in Leominster, MA for the 1st shift. This full-time, non-exempt position pays $17.00-$17.50 per hour and reports to Mayela Borchelt in Chair Assembly. The role involves sewing office chairs, cushions, and components on industrial machines, reading production paperwork, and adhering to established procedures with attention to detail.

Overtime may be required. Experience sewing office chairs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience sewing office chairs.
• Ability to read and understand production paperwork.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Stitch fabrics, vinyls, leathers on industrial sewing machines.
• Ensure clean, wrinkle-free upholstery with curved shapes.
• Align covers to ensure correct appearance.
• Follow procedures for correct fabric application.
• Assist other departments when capacity issues arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sewing chairs

Production paperwork

Overtime eligible

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Leominster - Leominster, MA 01453

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.50 Hourly

POSITION TITLE: INDUSTRIAL SEWING OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT: CHAIR ASSEMBLY

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: MAYELA BORCHELT

SHIFT: 1st

DATE: 8/28/26

Function

Sew office chairs, cushions and various other components using traditional sewing machines/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Stitcher – Stitches fabrics, vinyls, leathers using industrial sewing machines following established practices.
• Single needle, double needle, top stitch as required.
• High attention to detail.
• Responsible to produce cleanly tailored upholstery with minimal wrinkles/pleats particularly around curved shapes.
• Follows established procedures to ensure correct application of fabrics.
• Aligns cut/sewn covers to ensure correct appearance.
• Filling in in other departments (cutting, gluing, assembly, packing, material handling, etc.) when capacity issues arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience sewing office chairs.
• Read and understand production paperwork.
• Work overtime as necessary.

Hazards Present

• Cuts/Punctures
• Flying Objects
• Moving Machinery

Required Actions

• Bending X 10
• Carrying X 10
• Color Vision X 100
• Depth Perception X 100
• Handling X 85
• Lifting Less Than 75 lbs X 30
• Pulling X 40
• Pushing X 40
• Reading X 15
• Sitting X 95
• Tool Use X 95
• Walking X 5

Company Values

At AIS, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Employees. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

EEO/AA Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, AIS will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by members assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.