Mission-Critical Apparel: Hands-On Sewing Technician

Goodwill Industries of South Florida Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,116,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation time

Paid training

Work with modern technology (ETON, 자동화

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of South Florida Inc. is seeking an Industrial Sewing Technician to operate multiple sewing machines and contribute to mission-critical apparel production, including uniforms.

You will align fabric, perform varied sewing operations, and ensure quality and productivity while working in a safety-conscious team environment. The role offers hands-on training, opportunities for cross-training, and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives using TPM and 5S in a modern

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial sewing machines and completing sewing operations accurately.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, samples, and visual aids.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of industrial sewing machines (single/double-needle, walking foot, overlock, hemming).
• Align fabric and components using guides, markings, and templates.
• Perform sewing operations to join, reinforce, or decorate garments; maintain productivity and first-time quality.
• Inspect work-in-process and finished garments for defects; correct issues as needed.
• Thread machines, change needles, select threads and materials; assist with basic maintenance.
• Support TPM, 5S, and quality initiatives; participate in cross-training as assigned.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Quality focus

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read and follow instructions

Tools

ETON system

Automated sewing equipment

Fabric cutting tech

Job description

Goodwill Industries of South Florida Inc. is seeking an Industrial Sewing Technician to operate multiple sewing machines and contribute to mission-critical apparel production, including uniforms.

You will align fabric, perform varied sewing operations, and ensure quality and productivity while working in a safety-conscious team environment. The role offers hands-on training, opportunities for cross-training, and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives using TPM and 5S in a modern