Sewing Specialist — Precision Draperies & Quality Focus

Carole Fabrics; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Time off with pay

Job summary

Carole Fabrics, part of the Hunter Douglas family, is seeking a Sewing Specialist in Augusta, GA. You will handle fabric draperies, sew hems, insert weights, and ensure top quality before production moves forward.

This role emphasizes precise stitching, color accuracy, and efficient daily output in a manufacturing setting. You should have sewing experience, basic fabric knowledge, and the ability to read work tickets.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Sewing experience required.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• General knowledge of fabrics.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Accurate with names, numbers and spelling.
• Capable of sitting for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting continuously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Process racks of draperies from the tabling department to the end closure machine.
• Read work tickets carefully for special instructions and sign off as required.
• Handle draperies carefully and sew hems with a straight stitch on the end closure machine.
• Insert weights at bottom corners and tape at the top corners of draperies.
• Ensure certain colors are sewn with cotton thread as required.
• Check draperies for defects; report issues to supervisor or place in hold area.
• Fold and rack finished draperies with the correct date card matching the work ticket.
• Maintain quality standards with errors less than 1%.
• Meet daily production quantity goals (70–100%, depending on workflow).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sewing experience

Tape measure

Fabric knowledge

Hand tools

Color vision

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Sitting for long periods

Lifting ability

Follow written/verbal instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Carole Fabrics, part of the Hunter Douglas family, is seeking a Sewing Specialist in Augusta, GA. You will handle fabric draperies, sew hems, insert weights, and ensure top quality before production moves forward.

This role emphasizes precise stitching, color accuracy, and efficient daily output in a manufacturing setting. You should have sewing experience, basic fabric knowledge, and the ability to read work tickets.