Precision Sewing Operator – Military Uniforms

Vertx; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

Fechheimer Brothers Company, maker of Vertx and Flying Cross uniforms, is hiring a Sewing Machine Operator in Kentucky. You will work in a unionized manufacturing environment on high-speed sewing equipment to assemble tailored garments with precision.

The role emphasizes quality, productivity, and ongoing training in a safety-focused setting, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Initial training rate is $15/hr with potential to earn more after training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong internal drive to exceed production goals in a piece-rate environment.
• Team-oriented with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient operating industrial sewing machines (single/double needle, serger, programmable).
• Detail-oriented with strong craftsmanship for clean seams and accurate alignment.
• Able to read instructions and perform basic math for measurements and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and learn to operate a variety of high-speed sewing machines (single/double needle, serger, programmable).
• Read work orders and patterns to fit and tailor garments per order specifications.
• Sew garment components with precision; ensure pattern matching and quality stitching.
• Participate in coaching and training to improve sewing techniques and efficiency.
• Monitor productivity via digital screens and performance metrics.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and thread changes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation as per safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.
• Adhere to all quality controls and union guidelines.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Sewing machine operation

Quality-focused

Team player

Reading patterns

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Fechheimer Brothers Company, maker of Vertx and Flying Cross uniforms, is hiring a Sewing Machine Operator in Kentucky. You will work in a unionized manufacturing environment on high-speed sewing equipment to assemble tailored garments with precision.

The role emphasizes quality, productivity, and ongoing training in a safety-focused setting, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Initial training rate is $15/hr with potential to earn more after training.