Sewing and Repair Associate

Classic Tents; Norcross (GA); Presencial; USD 20 457 - 29 136; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Referral program

Resumo da oferta

A leading rental service in Norcross, Georgia is seeking a skilled Restoration & Sewing Specialist to join their warehouse team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sewing heavy-duty materials and be physically capable. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing high-end vinyl and event linens. This full-time position offers competitive pay starting from $18.00 per hour and requires a flexible schedule, especially during peak seasons. Health, vision insurance, and 401(k) options are also provided.

Qualificações

• Proven experience with heavy-duty/industrial sewing machines and thick materials.
• Ability to lift 20-40 lbs consistently; up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Respectful and detail-oriented mindset; bilingual (Spanish is a plus).

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and repair high-end vinyl inventory and event linens.
• Determine and use appropriate sewing techniques.
• Conduct routine inventory checks and ensure cleanliness.

Conhecimentos

Sewing heavy-duty materials

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Ferramentas

Consew welding machine

Janome sewing machine

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you a master of the sewing machine with an eye for detail?

At Classic Tents & Events, we don’t just rent equipment; we build the stage for life’s biggest moments. We are looking for a skilled Restoration & Sewing Specialist to join our warehouse team. We need a craftsman who can handle heavy-duty vinyl and fine linens with equal precision. This isn’t just a warehouse job—it is a technical role dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and “like-new” restoration of our high-end vinyl inventory and event linens.

What We’re Looking For:

• Sewing Expertise: Proven experience with heavy-duty/industrial sewing machines and thick materials (leather, vinyl, or upholstery).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 20-40 lbs consistently (and up to 70 lbs occasionally) in a dynamic warehouse environment.
• Flexibility: We work when the events happen! You should be available for weekend work and overtime during our peak seasons.
• The Right Mindset: You are a “go-getter” who is detail-oriented, respectful, and bilingual (English/Spanish is a plus!).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for routine maintenance, repair and adjustment of vinyl (tops, walls, gutters and covers).
• Determine what type of seams and different types of seams to use.
• Repair area inventory (damaged vinyl)
• Replacement of Keder (tops and walls).
• Replacement of damaged skirts (tops and walls).
• Replacement of damaged closures, clips, straps, roll (tops and walls).
• Replacement of damaged inventory.
• Manufacture and sewing of new materials containing vinyl.
• Adjustment of the material if the contract requires it for materials with vinyl.
• Creation of repair patterns for materials with vinyl.
• Keep the repair area clean and tidy.
• Make daily reports of the activities carried out.
• Collaborate with the cleaning and folding of the material created, repaired or modified.
• Label linen (Classic labels with measurements).
• Weekly inventory of linen (dirty and clean).
• Classification of linens by grade (A, B, C).
• Send dirty linens to be washed.
• Check inventory of clean linens. (The quantities that were dirty must be the same as those received clean).
• Control the order of the area assigned for linen.
• Periodically check the conditions of the stored linens.
• Assists other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to customers.
• Performs additional duties as needed.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of heavy-duty sewing machine usage; Consew, Janome.
• Sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.
• Sewing machine techniques and knowledge
• Dexterity

Preferred Skills:

• Problem solving
• Working under pressure
• Creativity
• Responsibility
• Time Management
• Respectful Team Player
• Often works in a warehouse/indoor environment that does not have air conditioning.
• May occasionally work outdoors, in weather conditions such as heat, cold, sun or rain.
• Wears safety attire when in the warehouse, such as vests, masks, gloves, etc.
• May work in close proximity to other people, such as when sharing or entering office space.
• May be exposed to loud or distracting sounds or noise levels.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of rental industry and Tents set up.
• Sewing Machine, Vinyl and linen repair knowledge.
• Three months of rental/warehouse/general cleaning experience is a plus.
• Bi-lingual/ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 100% Health and Vision Insurance (individual); 50% Dental (individual)
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits available
• 401k Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Overtime

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have with the following upholstery: tents, automobile, sailmaking, awning repair, tarpaulin, or backpacks.
• How many years of experience do you have with walking-foot industrial machines (e.g., Consew, Juki, or Janome HD models) capable of sewing through multiple thick layers?