Precision Sewing Operator – Uniform Garment Specialist

Nationwide-Uniform; Hodgenville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation, sick, personal PTO

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fechheimer Brothers Company, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator to assemble tailored uniforms for the U.S. Military, law enforcement and public safety markets. The role requires operating high-speed sewing equipment, reading patterns, and maintaining quality while meeting production targets.

The position offers first-year training at $15.00/hour, with potential to earn $17.00/hour after training based on productivity in a unionized manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with sewing and hemming is highly preferred.
• Union position governed by CBA.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of high-speed sewing machines (single/double needle, serger, programmable flatbeds).
• Read patterns, work orders and tech packs to create made-to-measure garments to order.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and follow safety/quality standards.
• Monitor productivity and participate in ongoing skill development.

Skills

Productivity drive

Team orientation

Industrial sewing

Detail-oriented

Math for measurements

Independent work

Time management

Tech-enabled monitoring

Willingness to learn

Patience and persistence

Resilience and adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Fechheimer Brothers Company, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator to assemble tailored uniforms for the U.S. Military, law enforcement and public safety markets. The role requires operating high-speed sewing equipment, reading patterns, and maintaining quality while meeting production targets.

The position offers first-year training at $15.00/hour, with potential to earn $17.00/hour after training based on productivity in a unionized manufacturing setting.