Sewing Operator

Coastal Elite Pro; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Kentucky seeks a skilled sewing operator to set up and run Smyth sewing machines for books and printed materials. You will ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficient production through careful setups, changeovers, quality checks, and routine upkeep.

You will perform minor troubleshooting, address production issues, and collaborate within a mentorship‑driven, performance‑oriented team. This on‑site role offers steady work in a focused printing environment with opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating Smyth sewing machines or similar bookbinding/sewing equipment.
• Strong attention to accuracy and consistency in printed output.
• Ability to perform setups, changeovers, and basic maintenance.
• Comfort with minor troubleshooting and quality-focused problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Set up Smyth sewing equipment and complete changeovers for varying print jobs.
• Produce sewn printed materials with attention to detail and quality standards.
• Perform quality checks to verify accuracy and consistency.
• Handle minor troubleshooting to resolve production issues.
• Maintain equipment through basic upkeep and upkeep tasks.
• Collaborate in a high-performance, mentorship-driven environment.
• Support issue-advocacy and media-driven campaign work by contributing to production.

Skills

Smyth sewing machines

Printing accuracy

Setup & changeovers

Troubleshooting

Tools

Smyth sewing equipment

Job description

Role Summary: Operate and maintain Smyth sewing machines to produce high-quality books and printed materials. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficient production by performing setups, changeovers, quality checks, minor troubleshooting, and routine equipment upkeep.

Key Duties

• Set up Smyth sewing equipment and complete changeovers for varying print jobs.
• Produce sewn printed materials with attention to detail and quality standards.
• Perform quality checks to verify accuracy and consistency.
• Handle minor troubleshooting to resolve production issues.
• Maintain equipment through basic upkeep and upkeep tasks.
• Collaborate in a high-performance, mentorship-driven environment.
• Support issue-advocacy and media-driven campaign work by contributing to production.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience operating Smyth sewing machines or similar bookbinding/sewing equipment.
• Strong attention to accuracy and consistency in printed output.
• Ability to perform setups, changeovers, and basic maintenance.
• Comfort with minor troubleshooting and quality-focused problem-solving.