Industrial Sewing Technician (3660)

Goodwill South Florida; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation time

Performance-based earning potential

Paid training

Work with modern technology in a 3rd-?

Opportunities for advancement.

Job summary

Goodwill South Florida is seeking a dedicated Sewing Operator at the Goodwill Main Plant-GWIMP in Miami, FL. You will operate diverse sewing machines, align fabrics, and perform multiple sewing operations to assemble garments and textiles.

You will contribute to quality and productivity while adhering to safety and process standards, with opportunities for training and advancement within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience operating industrial sewing machines.
• Ability to sew accurately across multiple operations.
• Experience with heavy-duty and automated sewing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of industrial sewing machines.
• Accurately align fabric and components using guides and templates.
• Perform sewing operations to join garments and textile products.
• Maintain productivity, quality, and attendance standards.
• Inspect garments for defects and correct issues as needed.
• Thread machines, replace needles, and select appropriate threads.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance on sewing equipment.
• Support safety and organizational values.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Fabric alignment

Quality focus

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma not required

Tools

Heavy-duty sewing equipment

Automated sewing equipment

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Goodwill Main Plant-GWIMP - Miami, FL 33142Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: ManufacturingSummary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of industrial sewing machines, including single- and double-needle, walking foot, overlock/surging, hemming, union special, bar tacking, and automated sewing equipment.
• Accurately align fabric, garments, and components using guides, templates, markings, notches, and machine settings.
• Perform basic, medium, and complex sewing operations to join, reinforce, or decorate garments and textile products.
• Consistently meet or exceed established productivity, quality (First Time Quality), and attendance standards.
• Inspect work-in-process and finished garments to identify defects, inconsistencies, or damage; correct issues as needed.
• Thread machines, insert bobbins, change needles, and select appropriate threads, fasteners, and materials for each operation.
• Monitor machine performance, identify stitching or mechanical issues, and escalatet concerns when advanced maintenance is required.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance on sewing equipment.
• Verify correct sequence of operations, material matching (patterns, dye lots), and adherence to work instructions.
• Support peer-to-peer training and cross-training of operators as assigned.
• Participate in continuous improvement, TPM, 5S, and quality initiatives, including ISO and Quality Management System requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.
• Support the organization’s mission, values, and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Perform duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is not required; all education levels are accepted.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience operating industrial sewing machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to sew accurately and efficiently across multiple operations and materials.
• Experience with heavy-duty and automated sewing equipment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric types, and sewing techniques.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, samples, and visual aids.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based production environment.
• Flexibility to learn new operations and support changing production needs.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Continuously builds sewing and equipment knowledge; shares expertise with others.
• Quality Focus: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks opportunities to improve quality.
• Productivity: Meets performance standards while maintaining efficiency and consistency.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively; gives and receives constructive feedback.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to change, shifting priorities, and new processes.
• Dependability: Maintains punctuality, attendance, and accountability.
• Safety Awareness: Follows all safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions.
• Ethics & Integrity: Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation time
• Performance-based earning potential
• Paid training
• Work with modern technology in a dynamic environment. (ETON system, automated sewing, fabric cutting tech)
• Opportunities for advancement.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods, and use hands for fine motor tasks.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling of materials.
• Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting with noise, equipment vibration, and high foot traffic.
• Requires adherence to safety, quality, and production standards