Marine Upholstery Sewer

Winnebago-Industries,-Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris-Craft in Sarasota, FL is seeking an experienced Marine Upholstery Sewer to join our Upholstery department. You will sew cushions, v-berth beds, and related marine fabrics and may handle pattern cutting.

This full-time role is based in Sarasota and requires dedication to quality and craftsmanship. The position emphasizes attention to detail, at least 1 year of upholstery sewing experience, and the ability to work well within a team to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year sewing experience with upholstery.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manual dexterity and good attention to detail.
• Ability to read work instructions and follow deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand work instructions.
• Meet production deadlines and stay on task.
• Maintain sewing machine and change needles, bobbin and adjust tension as needed.
• Learn boat part names and how to read travelers.
• Learn colors of vinyl and thread used on boats.
• Sew cushions and boat parts using various stitches and zippers.
• Willingness to cross-train and learn other areas with a good attitude.

Skills

Sewing

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machine

Hand tools

Job description

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Marine Upholstery Sewer

Full Time Direct Sarasota, FL, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 2712

Join Our Legacy at Chris-Craft! Chris-Craft, a leader in luxury boat manufacturing, is seeking an experience Upholstery Sewer, for our Upholstery department, to ensure the highest standards of craftsmanship and quality in our world-renowned boats. If you are detail-oriented, passionate about quality, and thrive in a hands-on environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

You’ll perform all aspects of sewing associated with production of various boat model types of cushions, v-berth beds, etc. May include pattern cutting.

Responsibilities:

• Able to read and understand work instructions
• Able to meet production deadlines and stay on task
• Able to maintain sewing machine
• Know how to change needle, bobbin and adjust machine tension, etc.
• Learn all boat part names and how to read travelers
• Learn all colors of vinyl and threads
• Learn to sew flat pieces and comforters using double top stitch, single top stitch and zippers
• Learn how to sew all boat parts
• Learn how to repair sewn covers
• Willingness to cross-train and learn other areas with a good attitude
• Other duties as assigned

What you Bring:

• Minimum 1 year sewing experience with upholstery
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manual dexterity
• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Attention to details, deadline oriented and organized
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attendance and good attitude needed

Physical Requirements: Including, but not limited to:

• climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs. stretching, squatting and bending.
• May work on knees, seated, laying down, standing up.
• May require individual to be in awkward positions.

Why Chris-Craft?

Work with a passionate team in a world-class boat manufacturing environment. Be part of a brand with over 150 years of craftsmanship excellence. Grow your career in a legacy-driven industry.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer as well as a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background screen.

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Monday through Thursday - 6:00am - 4:30pm, some Friday work necessary