Precision Sewing Operator — Weekly Pay & Growth

Children's Factory; Union (MO); On-site; USD 1,684,000 - 1,911,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO Accrual

Paid Parental Leave

Volunteer Time Off

Generous 401(k) Company Match

Educational Assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Children's Factory in Missouri is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator to join our Sewing Department. You will operate industrial sewing machines, assemble fabric pieces, and ensure precise seams according to patterns and product specs.

This role emphasizes craftsmanship and attention to detail to produce high-quality products for children. No prior manufacturing sewing experience is required, but intermediate sewing skills and experience with home sewing or similar work are preferred.

Qualifications

• Intermediate sewing skills and regular hands-on experience operating a sewing machine.
• Experience from home sewing, quilting, alterations, embroidery, costume making, upholstery, or similar work.
• Able to thread a machine, manage bobbins, change needles, guide fabric, and maintain consistent seams.
• Able to follow patterns, measurements, sew notes, and verbal directions.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, consistent work.
• Willing to learn industrial sewing equipment and production methods.
• Team player with reliable attendance and prepared for shifts.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Previous industrial sewing/manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines to assemble fabric pieces according to patterns, sew notes, measurements, and product specifications.
• Maintain consistent seams, stitch quality, fabric alignment, and finished-product accuracy.
• Thread machines, wind and replace bobbins, and change needles and thread.
• Identify common sewing issues such as thread breaks, skipped stitches, uneven seams, fabric shifting, or tension problems.
• Perform basic machine adjustments and notify the appropriate team member when additional support is needed.
• Inspect work throughout the sewing process to ensure products meet quality requirements.
• Learn department-specific sewing methods, machine settings, and production procedures.
• Work toward and maintain the department's sewing efficiency expectations.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic care of sewing equipment as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals.
• Follow company expectations related to safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.

Skills

Intermediate sewing skills

Operate sewing machines

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children's Factory in Missouri is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator to join our Sewing Department. You will operate industrial sewing machines, assemble fabric pieces, and ensure precise seams according to patterns and product specs.

This role emphasizes craftsmanship and attention to detail to produce high-quality products for children. No prior manufacturing sewing experience is required, but intermediate sewing skills and experience with home sewing or similar work are preferred.