Sewing Machine Operator

Veterans Health Administration; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Sewing Machine Operator in Fayetteville, AR to fabricate, repair, and alter linen items, unlined uniforms, patient clothing, and specialty items for patient care. Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; pay range $20.59–$24.02 per hour.

The role involves operating various sewing and patching machines, performing routine maintenance, and recording salvaged items. Open to Fed Transition path; employment is with Veterans Health Administration.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial sewing equipment.
• Ability to inspect and repair linen items.
• Familiar with salvage and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate standard industrial sewing equipment and related machines.
• Stitch, sew, and repair linen items and patient clothing.
• Identify and mark items; use hot patch and button machines as needed.
• Inspect operating room and regular linens for wear; salvage beyond repair.
• Maintain daily piece counts and salvage records; distribute linen and uniforms as needed.

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Button machine

Grommet machine

Thermo patch machine

Powered marking machine

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Sewing Machine Operator works within Environmental Management Service. Fabricates, repairs, and alters linen items, unlined uniforms, patient clothing, and specialty items for patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Sewing Machine Operator will perform a variety of duties including but not limited to: Hand stitching Uses domestic and industrial sewing machine Uses button machine Identification, marking and hot patch machine usage Inspects and repairs operating room and regular linen items Salvages linen items that are beyond economical repair Maintains separate count for each item and documenting being removed from service on salvage record form Maintains daily piece count of operating room linens inspected Provides, as needed, linen and employee uniform distribution service and maintains log and records of uniforms Operates a standard industrial type powered sewing machine; powered marking machine, powered thermo patch machine, manually operated button machine, and a manually operated grommet and snap fastener machine Uses needles and thread, scissors, measuring tape, yard stick and other related items Provides routine preventative maintenance procedures that include but aren't limited to; adjustments, minor repair functions and if necessary Notifies the Laundry Supervisor of any problems requiring major repairs Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change based on the needs of the service)

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $20.59 – $24.02/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.