Seasonal Sewing Machine Operator (Sewist)

Plume, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Petite Plume in Richmond, VA seeks a Sewing Specialist to fulfill custom monogram orders during the busy holiday season. The role requires prior sewing machine experience and the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment.

Starting pay is $20/hour with a $1/hour shift differential for 2nd shift. This temporary, seasonal position may require overtime and weekend work through peak periods.

Qualifications

• At least 1 full year's experience as a sewing machine operator.
• Experience in high-capacity sewing roles is required.
• Attention to quality and detail; able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial sewing machines efficiently and set up machines with appropriate thread and fabric.
• Monogram customization and throughput management during peak season.
• Quality control before and after production; ensure consistent workmanship.
• Balance multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and speed.

Skills

Sewing machine operation

High-capacity sewing

Detail oriented

Tools

Industrial iron

Steamer

Job description

About Petite Plume

Petite Plume is a high growth luxury sleepwear company sold primarily by DTC with a presence in nearly 600 points of sale including Neiman Marcus, Maisonette, Nordstrom and more! We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. We value our teams and want them to grow with us. If you're looking for a place that values hard work, strong relationships, and diverse ideas — all while having fun together — Petite Plume is the place for you! This is a great opportunity to come in as a Sewing Machine Operator (Sewist) in a fast-growing, luxury apparel company during our busy holiday season. We are a fast-growing luxury sleepwear company with a warehouse located in Richmond, VA.

The Role and Your Impact

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to add to our team working full-time hours as a Sewing Specialist to fulfill custom monogram orders. We are looking for someone with the knowledge, expertise and initiative to help us build out our current monogram capacity. This position would require overtime and possible weekends through peak. We will provide initial training on our machines and we expect you to be highly proficient at sewing already, a self-starter, and have the ability to keep multiple balls in the air at once. Our customer's satisfaction is of utmost importance, so being detail oriented and checking for quality assurance will also be key in this role. The sky's the limit for the right motivated and hardworking individual! If you think this is the right position for you, then we'd love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Machine Operation
• Operate commercial sewing machines in an efficient manner
• Set up sewing machines and select the thread and fabric that will be used for each job
• Use an industrial iron and steamer

Quality Control and Project Management

• Exceptional quality control of product before and after production
• Able to achieve reasonable production output based on daily mix of production (pocket removal and replacement)
• Balance multiple projects without sacrificing efficiency
• Exceptional attention to detail while using rulers, seam rippers, pins, and other sewing equipment

What Experience You Need

• At least 1 full year's experience as an experienced sewing machine operator
• Must have previous experience working in high-capacity sewing roles

What Will Make You Successful

• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to communicate regularly and professionally with other teams
• Ability to work with multiple types of fabrics and patterns
• Must be detail oriented and meticulous
• Must be dependable and have reliable transportation
• Must be able to work unsupervised

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting pay: $20/hour.
• Shift differential: +$1.00/hour if hired for 2nd shift.
• Schedule: This is a temporary, seasonal position through the end of December. Overtime will required during the weekend of Black Friday into Cyber Monday, with potential for other weekend dates through peak.
• Holiday pay: This seasonal position is not eligible for holiday pay, paid time off, or other company benefits.