Sewing Apprentice — Paid 3-Week Training & Growth Path

Lippert; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career development

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lippert is offering a Sewing Apprentice program in Elkhart, IN. The 3-week paid training covers machine maintenance, safety, print reading, sewing techniques, and quality standards. Successful trainees may transition to a Lippert Business Unit in Elkhart County as full-time team members.

Ideal candidates have basic sewing aptitude and a high school diploma or GED. The role is indoors in a manufacturing setting with opportunities for growth, mentoring and benefits.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma/GED is preferred but not required.
• Able to work on sewing machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Set up sewing machines and select equipment; use tools correctly.
• Monitor machine operation and fix attachments (needles, threads, pattern plates, blades).
• Ensure textile parts match color lots and patterns.
• Adhere to key safety topics related to industrial sewing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Hand dexterity

Tension accuracy

Bobbin alarm understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Scissors

Knives

Templates

Measuring devices

Needles/Threads

Job description

Lippert is offering a Sewing Apprentice program in Elkhart, IN. The 3-week paid training covers machine maintenance, safety, print reading, sewing techniques, and quality standards. Successful trainees may transition to a Lippert Business Unit in Elkhart County as full-time team members.

Ideal candidates have basic sewing aptitude and a high school diploma or GED. The role is indoors in a manufacturing setting with opportunities for growth, mentoring and benefits.