Industrial Sewing Team Member

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Monterey, CA is seeking an experienced Industrial Sewing & Upholstery Team Member to support premium cushions, pillows, furniture covers, and other sewn components for outdoor collections.

This hands-on role requires craftsmanship, working with industrial sewing equipment, patterns, performance fabrics, and foam. 3+ years of related production sewing experience is preferred, with strong attention to quality and detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial sewing, upholstery, or cushion fabrication experience.
• Experience with industrial sewing machines and techniques (zippers, straps, edges).
• Experience reading patterns, drawings, and production notes.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and specs to complete cushion orders.
• Cut fabric, foam, and related materials per patterns.
• Sew cushions and covers with complex seams and details.
• Operate industrial sewing equipment safely.
• Perform quality checks and rework as needed.
• Document production logs and labeling.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Upholstery

Cushion fabrication

Pattern reading

Quality consciousness

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Location:Monterey, California
Reports to:Warehouse Manager
Schedule:Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Pay:$21.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience

About the Role

We are looking for an experiencedIndustrial Sewing & Upholstery Team Memberto support the production of premium cushions, pillows, furniture covers, and other sewn components for outdoor furniture collections.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys creating high-quality finished products. You'll work with industrial sewing equipment, patterns, performance fabrics, foam, and other upholstery materials while supporting both standard production and custom projects.

Experience may come from a variety of backgrounds, includingindustrial sewing, furniture upholstery, marine canvas, automotive or RV interiors, awning fabrication, custom cushions,

What You'll Do

• Review production schedules, work orders, drawings, patterns, and specifications to accurately complete cushion and sewn-product orders.
• Cut fabric, mesh, webbing, foam, and related materials using patterns, rotary cutters, and production specifications.
• Alter existing patterns and create new patterns as needed.
• Sew cushions, pillows, and furniture covers incorporating features such as straps, complex seams, edge treatments, zippers, snaps, and other details.
• Safely operate industrial sewing equipment, which may include single‑needle, double‑needle, serging, walking-foot, and attachment‑equipped machines.
• Assemble cushion cores and stuff cushions and pillows, ensuring finished products meet expectations for fit, comfort, appearance, and quality.
• Support custom requests and new product development by creating prototypes and first articles using technical drawings and cushion specifications.
• Perform in‑process and final quality checks, identifying inconsistencies or defects and completing rework when needed.
• Accurately complete production documentation, including cut logs, lot tracking, labeling, and production notes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following established safety practices, machine procedures, and preventive maintenance expectations.
• Collaborate with team members across the operation to support changing production needs and on‑time delivery.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of industrial sewing, upholstery, cushion fabrication, or related production sewing experience preferred. Equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered.
• Experience working with industrial sewing machines and a variety of sewing techniques, which may include standard seams, straps, edge treatments, zippers, snaps, quilted details, and other sewn components.
• Experience working with materials such as performance outdoor fabrics, outdoor faux leather, mesh, nylon webbing, upholstery fabrics, or similar durable materials.
• Experience reading and working from patterns, fabric details, technical drawings, production notes, or product specifications.
• Experience with pattern creation or alteration is a plus.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative production team.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing production priorities.
• Pride in craftsmanship and an interest in creating premium finished products.

Physical Requirements

This position involves hands‑on production work. Team members must be able to:

• Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs. as required to perform the essential functions of the role.
• Pull, manipulate, fold, and position fabric, foam, fabric rolls, and other production materials.
• Use hands and arms repetitively for sewing, cutting, stuffing, assembly, and material‑handling activities.
• Sit for extended periods while operating industrial sewing machines and related equipment.
• Safely perform the physical activities required to operate equipment and produce finished products.