Machine Operator

Carole Fabrics; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, in partnership with Carole Fabrics, is seeking a detail‑oriented Machine Operator to upholster cornice boards and related window treatment components. The role requires accuracy with fabric handling, measuring, cutting, sewing welting, and assembling treatments in a production setting.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be able to read a tape measure, and demonstrate fabric knowledge with good color vision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to read a tape measure and apply measurements accurately.
• General knowledge of fabrics and upholstery materials.
• Capable of using hand tools common to fabric work.
• Must pass color vision test and demonstrate attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety rules and company policies.
• Cut and upholster fabric for cornice boards and related treatments.
• Position and dress swags, coverings, and related components.
• Record work tickets, make fabric and cord cuts to spec, and log progress.
• Operate hand tools and pneumatic staples, lifting materials as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and comply with PPE standards.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Fabric knowledge

Hand tools

Color vision

Attention to detail

Stamina for standing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry.We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview

Machine Operator is responsible for upholsters cornice board with fabric and cording

What you'll do

• Adhering to all safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Reporting unsafe practices, conditions, and near misses to supervisors.
• Wearing and maintaining proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and gloves.
• Keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Following emergency evacuation procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Cutting and upholstering over treatments for various styles (e.g., Statler, Astor, Waldorf, Sheraton, Box).
• Padding, covering, gluing, tacking, lining, and trimming boards.
• Properly placing and dressing swags, covering legs, and blind tacking returns.
• Packaging and recording completed treatments.
• Receiving and processing work tickets with coordinating fabric bolts.
• Cutting fabric and cord material to specified dimensions and patterns.
• Sewing welting and labeling all cut pieces for further fabrication.
• Cutting and preparing fabric and lining for swags and panels.
• Sewing, turning, pressing, pleating, and banding swags.
• Recording information in logs and preparing materials for fabricators.
• Maintaining regular attendance and working in a production environment.
• Remaining stationary or standing for extended periods (up to seven hours or more per shift).
• Operating hand tools, pneumatic staples, and performing repetitive motions.
• Lifting or carrying materials as needed.
• Wearing closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (tennis shoes preferred).
• Using safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1+ standards.
• Performing other tasks as assigned to support production and safety goals.

Who you are

• High school graduate
• Able to use and read a tape measure
• General knowledge of fabrics
• Ability to use hand tools
• Successfully pass color blind test
• Accuracy with names, numbers and spelling
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time
• Capable of lifting on a continuous basis
• Strong attention to detail
• Follow written and verbal instructions

What's in it for you?

• Annual base range: $13 hourly
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.