Industrial Sewing Operator — Heavy-Duty Textiles

Anchor Insulation; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Insulation is seeking an Industrial Sewing Machine Operator to join our production team. You will operate industrial sewing machines and related equipment to manufacture tactical and protective textile products.

The role requires sewing heavy-duty materials, following precise patterns and BOMs, maintaining high quality, and collaborating with the production team to meet deadlines. Prior experience and the ability to stand for long periods are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional industrial sewing experience.
• Experience operating industrial sewing machines (single needle, walking foot, bar tack, serger).
• Ability to cut and sew multiple layers of heavy-duty materials.
• Ability to read and follow production instructions and sewing patterns.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Experience with composite materials and textiles.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines to manufacture tactical and protective textile products.
• Sew heavy-duty materials including composite glass cloths, nylon webbing, hook & loop, zippers, and stainless-steel fasteners.
• Operate specialty production equipment such as hot knives, bar tack machines, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Follow work orders, sewing patterns, technical drawings, diagrams, and instructions.
• Produce clean, accurate, and consistent stitching while maintaining high production standards.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality, durability, and dimensional specifications.
• Perform routine machine maintenance including thread and bobbins, needle replacement, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean and organized production work area.
• Work closely with the production team to meet manufacturing deadlines while maintaining quality output.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Reading patterns

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Heavy-duty textiles

Quality control

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Bar tack machine

Hot knife

Automated cutting equipment

Serger

Job description

Anchor Insulation is seeking an Industrial Sewing Machine Operator to join our production team. You will operate industrial sewing machines and related equipment to manufacture tactical and protective textile products.

The role requires sewing heavy-duty materials, following precise patterns and BOMs, maintaining high quality, and collaborating with the production team to meet deadlines. Prior experience and the ability to stand for long periods are essential.