Precision Sewing Operator — Custom Garment Production

Apparel Redefined; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discount

On-site role

Job summary

Apparel Redefined is a custom apparel decoration and fulfillment company with roots going back to 1970. We combine skilled people, modern equipment and NOMOS, our proprietary operating system, to produce screen printing, embroidery, digital printing, sewing, tackle twill, fulfillment and print on demand programs for customers across the country.

This Sewing Machine Operator role completes custom sewing and tackle twill work accurately and efficiently, operating commercial sewing equipment and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of commercial or industrial sewing experience.
• Experience with Juki, Singer or comparable commercial sewing equipment.
• Experience with tackle twill, appliqué, patches, athletic uniforms or apparel decoration is a strong plus.
• Ability to read and follow detailed written production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a real commitment to quality.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using a production management system.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work with urgency when deadlines require it.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers and production leadership.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow digital and printed production work orders in NOMOS, including garment type, placement, material, thread color, size and quantity.
• Operate industrial sewing machines to apply names, numbers, patches, emblems, tackle twill, appliqué and other custom elements.
• Set up the proper needle, thread, bobbin, tension and stitch settings for each job.
• Use heat press equipment to position or tack materials before sewing when required.
• Inspect garments before, during and after production for placement, stitch quality, damage and order accuracy.
• Track completed quantities and move work through the correct production stages.
• Keep twill, thread, needles, bobbins and department supplies organized and ready for production.
• Complete routine machine cleaning and basic daily maintenance.
• Report equipment problems, material shortages and order concerns before they create delays.
• Support related production departments when workload requires it and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Industrial sewing experience

Sewing equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Stand for long shifts

Lift up to 50 pounds

Read production instructions

Basic computer skills

Tools

Juki equipment

Singer equipment

Job description

Apparel Redefined is a custom apparel decoration and fulfillment company with roots going back to 1970. We combine skilled people, modern equipment and NOMOS, our proprietary operating system, to produce screen printing, embroidery, digital printing, sewing, tackle twill, fulfillment and print on demand programs for customers across the country.

This Sewing Machine Operator role completes custom sewing and tackle twill work accurately and efficiently, operating commercial sewing equipment and