Machine Operator- Sewing I

ZipRecruiter; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety is seeking a Machine Operator I for their Longmont, CO location. Join a dynamic team specializing in industrial and cleanroom garments. Responsibilities include operating sewing machines, maintaining quality, and ensuring equipment functionality. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Vacation

Insurance

Company-provided life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or sewing environment.
• Ability to work full-time Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sewing machine by changing needles and thread.
• Maintain quality by inspecting finished products.
• Ensure equipment operation through preventive maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Detail-oriented

Job description

MACHINE OPERATOR I - Sewing

Job Title

Machine Operator I - Sewer

Department

North America Operations

Location

Longmont, CO

Company Summary

Protective Industrial Products (PIP), a leader in global safety, is looking for an entrepreneurially minded individual with a proven track record to head up our E-comm channel for North America. Having experienced explosive growth over the last five years, we continue to work in an agile and entrepreneurial mindset.

Job Summary

Join our fun and fast-paced production team of skilled technicians. We specialize in short and medium production runs, as well as prototyping all types of industrial and cleanroom garments, primarily working with lighter weight fabrics. Our equipment includes single needle sewing machines, sergers, flatfellers, bar tackers, walking-foot machines, snap setters, etc. We operate in a bi-lingual environment (English and Spanish).

As a Machine Operator, your responsibilities include preparing the sewing machine by changing needles and thread, securing attachments, maintaining quality by inspecting finished products, and ensuring equipment operation through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and notifying supervisors of service needs.

You Are

• Responsible, collaborative, and focused in a production environment.
• Committed to safety, ensuring your workstation is safe at all times.
• Effective communicator, providing feedback professionally and sharing ideas or improvement suggestions with teammates.
• Reliable with strong time management and organizational skills, capable of fulfilling customer orders accurately and on time.
• Detail-oriented, quality-minded, and committed to work excellence.

Required Skills for Success

• No high school degree required.
• Experience in a production or sewing environment.
• Experience in sewing machine maintenance is a plus.
• Previous experience as an industrial sewer or in a production environment is beneficial.
• Ability to work full-time Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a production setting.
• Good communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary ranges from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6am-3:15pm, Friday 6am-11:00am. Benefits include a package with 401(k) matching, vacation, insurance, and company-provided life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Protective Industrial Products (PIP) is an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics as outlined by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

All new hires will undergo a background check with their consent as a condition of employment.