Sewing Machine Operator — Detail‑Oriented Team Player

KCARC; Vincennes (IN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KCARC seeks a sewing machine operator to join, reinforce, or decorate garments using industrial sewing equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and meeting production timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with needle trades manufacturing. The position supports both independent work and collaborative team efforts, with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in needle trades manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate garments.
• Maintain flexibility to meet department overtime needs.
• Work independently or in a team and organize workloads.

Job description

Description

Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or non-garment products.

Requirements

• Possess ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department, i.e. overtime.

• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to listen to what is said and act upon it appropriately.

• Ability to use tact and empathy in dealing with people of varied backgrounds.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and plan and organize workload.

• Accepts responsibility and demonstrates leadership.

• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Trustworthy- Able to keep business confidential as required.

• Open minded- Willing to embrace change.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience in needle trades manufacturing processes preferred.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

None

Physical Demands

The position requires staff to alternate from a sitting position to a standing position frequently. Repetitive motion required. Lifting, bending, twisting, and turning are required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.

KCARC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AS APPROPRIATE IN ITS BUSINESS JUDGMENT.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT MEAN THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.

EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THEM BY MANAGEMENT. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”