Sewing Associate Flag Repair Fabric Work

Diversified Construction; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Flagpoles Etc. in Wixom, Michigan, is seeking a Sewing Associate for flag repair, sewing, and fabric work. This hands‑on role requires comfort with a sewing machine, attention to detail, and pride in neat work. Training is provided for flag specifics.

You will repair various flags, measure and cut fabric, maintain organized work areas, and follow instructions precisely. Full‑time staff may assist in the inventory room as needed.

Qualifications

• Experienced with a sewing machine.
• Comfortable working with large pieces of fabric.
• Detail‑oriented and patient.
• Dependable and able to work without constant supervision.
• Able to follow instructions carefully.

Responsibilities

• Repairing American, state, custom, and specialty flags.
• Sewing hems, fly ends, headers, patches, and reinforcements.
• Replacing or repairing grommets, rope, snaps, and hardware.
• Inspecting flags to determine repair feasibility.
• Measuring, cutting, folding, and preparing fabric.
• Keeping sewing area clean, accurate, and professional.
• Following written instructions and job notes.
• Helping keep the sewing area organized and stocked.
• Communicating when materials are low.
• Ensuring finished repairs are neat, strong, and ready for customer return.
• If full‑time, assist in inventory room.

Skills

Sewing machine

Fabric handling

Detail oriented

Dependable

Tools

Sewing tools

Job description

Sewing Associate – Flag Repair & Fabric Work

Flagpoles Etc. is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented person to help with flag repair, sewing, and fabric-related work at our Wixom, Michigan location.

This is a hands‑on position for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in neat work, and understands that details matter. You do not need to know everything about flags — we can teach that — but you do need to be comfortable using a sewing machine and working with fabric.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Repairing American flags, state flags, custom flags, and specialty flags
• Sewing hems, fly ends, headers, patches, and reinforcements
• Replacing or repairing grommets, rope, snaps, and other flag hardware
• Inspecting flags to determine whether they can be repaired
• Measuring, cutting, folding, and preparing fabric
• Keeping sewing work clean, accurate, and professional
• Following written instructions and job notes
• Helping keep the sewing area organized and stocked
• Communicating when materials, thread, hardware, or supplies are low
• Making sure finished repairs are neat, strong, and ready to return to the customer
• For full‑time work, the remaining time would be spent helping in our inventory room.

What We’re Looking For

The right person will be:

• Experienced with a sewing machine
• Comfortable working with large pieces of fabric
• Detail‑oriented and patient
• Dependable and able to work without constant supervision
• Able to follow instructions carefully
• Honest about mistakes and willing to learn
• Comfortable standing, bending, folding, and handling flags
• Respectful of American flags and other customer‑owned items

• Physical Requirements

  This position may require:
  • Standing or sitting for extended periods
  • Handling large flags and fabric
  • Lifting and moving materials as needed
  • Repetitive hand and arm movement
  • Good eyesight for stitching, measuring, and quality check

About Us

Flagpoles Etc. has been serving customers since 1991. We sell, service, install, and repair flagpoles and flags for homeowners, businesses, municipalities, schools, and organizations across the country. We take pride in quality work, American‑made products, and treating customer property with care.