Sewing and Fabric Finishing Assistant

Culton Companies Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

PTO + 7 Paid Holidays

AFLAC & Liberty National

FSA Plan

Online Payroll Access

Quarterly Employee Events

Job summary

Culton Companies, Inc. is seeking a Sewing and Fabric Finishing Assistant to join our Fabric Graphics Production team in Trussville, AL. You will learn to measure, cut, trim, and finish printed fabric graphics under the guidance of the Production Manager.

No prior sewing experience is required; a steady hand and attention to detail are valued. This full-time role offers on-the-job training and a path to develop skilled fabrication abilities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn a skilled trade — no direct sewing or fabric finishing experience required.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to precision.
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, and trim materials to exact specifications.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and, with training, sewing machines and other finishing equipment.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and handle large pieces of fabric material for extended periods.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Fabric Graphics Production Manager with measuring, cutting, and trimming printed fabric graphics.
• Support sewing, hemming, and finishing tasks on fabric graphics and tension fabric displays.
• Prepare fabric materials for sewing, including layout, alignment, and trimming to specification.
• Inspect finished fabric graphics for quality, accuracy, and consistency before they leave the production floor.
• Handle and organize fabric materials and finished graphics to keep the workspace efficient and orderly.
• Learn and follow proper techniques for SEG finishing and other fabric graphics hardware.
• Collaborate with the Fabric Graphics Production and Graphics Production teams to meet client deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Willingness to learn

Team player

Measuring accurately

Tools

Sewing machines

Basic hand tools

Job description

Description

CULTON COMPANIES, INC.

Sewing and Fabric Finishing Assistant

Fabric Graphics Production Trussville, Alabama Full-Time, Hourly

Fabric Graphics Finishing

Sewing & Trimming Support

Precision & Detail

Training Provided

No sewing experience? We'll teach you. A steady hand and an eye for detail is where it starts.

At Culton Companies, our Sewing and Fabric Finishing Assistant supports our Fabric Graphics Production Manager in turning printed fabric into finished, ready-to-install trade show graphics. If you're detail-oriented, good with your hands, and want to learn a skilled trade, this is your way in.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Culton Companies designs and builds award‑winning trade show exhibits and branded commercial interiors for clients all over the country — and our fabric graphics, from tension fabric displays to SEG frames, have to be finished with precision before they ever reach a show floor. We're looking for a Sewing and Fabric Finishing Assistant to join our Fabric Graphics Production team supporting both ExpoDisplays and Method-1.

You'll work directly alongside our, Fabric Graphics Production Manager learning to measure, cut, trim, and finish printed fabric graphics to exact specifications. No direct experience is required — a working knowledge of sewing or fabric work is a plus, but we're just as focused on finding someone with the patience, precision, and willingness to learn this trade.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist the Fabric Graphics Production Manager with measuring, cutting, and trimming printed fabric graphics
• Support sewing, hemming, and finishing tasks on fabric graphics and tension fabric displays
• Prepare fabric materials for sewing, including layout, alignment, and trimming to specification
• Inspect finished fabric graphics for quality, accuracy, and consistency before they leave the production floor
• Handle and organize fabric materials and finished graphics to keep the workspace efficient and orderly
• Learn and follow proper techniques for SEG (silicone edge graphic) finishing and other fabric graphic hardware
• Collaborate with the Fabric Graphics Production and Graphics Production teams to meet client deadlines

Bonus Points For:

• Working knowledge of sewing, hemming, or fabric finishing techniques
• Experience with sewing machines, industrial sewing equipment, or fabric cutting tools
• Background in textiles, tailoring, upholstery, or a related hands‑on trade
• Experience in a production, manufacturing, or fabrication environment

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

Full-time, hourly position — Monday through Friday, standard production hours (or thereabouts)

Competitive hourly pay $17- $20 based on experience, with on-the-job training provided

Based at our Woodlands Drive Trussville, Alabama headquarters facility

THE PERKS

We take care of the people who bring these graphics to life:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• PTO + 7 Paid Holidays
• AFLAC & Liberty National
• FSA Plan
• Online Payroll Access
• Quarterly Employee Events

Why Culton?

Our people stay — and there's a reason for that. Culton is the kind of place where you genuinely look forward to coming to work, where your precision and willingness to learn are valued, and where the graphics you help finish show up in real spaces clients are proud of. With a laid‑back but driven culture, long‑tenured teammates who feel like your best friends, and a real commitment to promoting from within, this isn't just a job. It's a career worth building.

Trussville, Alabama | cultoncompanies.com

Culton Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

Required:

• Willingness to learn a skilled trade — no direct sewing or fabric finishing experience required
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to precision
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, and trim materials to exact specifications
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and, with training, sewing machines and other finishing equipment
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and handle large pieces of fabric material for extended periods
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and reliable work ethic