Sewing Machine Operator

Sayre Enterprises; Buena Vista (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayre Enterprises in Buena Vista, VA is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator to operate single-head sewing machines and contribute to the production line by sewing a variety of items.

Responsibilities include threading and tension adjustments, centering material, spotting defects, maintaining speed and quality, following directions, and communicating with supervision. A GED or high school diploma is preferred; manufacturing experience welcome; full-time shift First.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate single-head sewing machines to sew a variety of items as part of the production process.
• Adjust tensions, threads, and bobbins according to fabric type.
• Center material to prepare for processing on sewing machines.
• Monitor sewing operations to detect defects and notify supervisor of malfunction.
• Maintain speed and quality to meet department production goals.
• Follow written or verbal directions and accurately count materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Operations

Description

JOB TITLE: Sewing Machine Operator

DEPARTMENT: Sewing Department

REPORTS TO: Sewing Department Manager

PAY: $15.25/HOUR

SUMMARY: Sewing machine operator is responsible for operating various single-head sewing machines to sew a variety of items as part of the production process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to draw thread through guides, tensions, and needles and adjust tensions, threads, and bobbins according to fabric type.

Ability to center material to prepare for processing on various sewing machines.

Ability to observe sewing operations to detect defects in stitching that indicate machine malfunction and notify supervisor of malfunction.

Must be dependable and self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Ability to work independently with little supervision and communicate well with supervisors, managers and team leaders.

Ability to maintain speed and efficiency and be fully committed to excellent customer service.

Ability to maintain department production demand numbers.

Ability to accurately count and follow written or verbal directions.

Pay attention to the quality of both the starting product and the finished product.

Continually utilize visual awareness to operate equipment, read information, and have discernment for colors and detail.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Sayre Enterprises, a Division of Ira Green, Inc.

is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but not required.

Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Continually required to sit (8-10 hours per day and up to 4 hours overtime as needed)

Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

Continually required to talk, hear and visually see and focus on items during production process, including but not limited to color, peripheral and depth perception and adjust focus.

Must be able to lift, move or push up to 30lbs.

Sayre Enterprises, a Division of Ira Green, Inc.

is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift First

Position Sewing Machine Operator

Division Sayre Enterprises

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Open Date 8/5/2026

Location Sayre Enterprises, Inc.

This position is currently accepting applications.