Sewing Machine Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Sewing Machine Operator for the Environmental Management Service at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System, serving the Marion and Fort Wayne campuses.

The role involves alterations and repairs of uniforms, operating sewing equipment, managing inventory and records, and other duties as assigned. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a posted hourly pay range of $25.94 to $30.26.

Responsibilities

• Alters or mends uniforms to include making alterations in dress apparel.
• Repairs garments and work clothes where repair involves matching colors, sizes, or replacement parts.
• Performs difficult sewing techniques.
• Operates buttonhole machine.
• Manages the ordering, storing, issuing and inventory of uniforms in accordance with VA and local policy and maintains necessary records.
• Loads linen carts with linen items to be delivered to using area.
• Performs hemming of press covers and takes in seam allowances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Sewing Machine Operator position is part of the Environmental Management Service at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System for the Marion and Fort Wayne campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Alters or mends uniforms to include making alterations in dress apparel; Repairs garments and work clothes where repair involves judgment in matching colors, sizes, or replacement parts; Performs difficult sewing techniques; Operates buttonhole machine; Manages the ordering, storing, issuing and inventory of uniforms in accordance with VA and local policy and maintains necessary records; Loads linen carts with linen items to be delivered to using area; Performs hemming of press covers and takes in seam allowances; Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

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 $25.94 – $30.26/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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