Industrial Sewer

About the role

The industrial sewer operates high-speed commercial sewing machines in a factory or manufacturing environment to assemble, join, and reinforce fabric, vinyl, canvas, or leather components. This role emphasizes high-volume production, speed, and precision while strictly following technical patterns, blueprints, or work orders to meet quality and production standards.

• 1st Shift: 6am- 2:30pm
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, CA.
• This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,CA.

Work Environment

This role is based in a factory or manufacturing facility that requires frequent use of hands and fingers for detailed sewing and material handling tasks. You will regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods during your shift and will lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 40 lbs, with assistance available for heavier items. The work demands good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity, including color and depth perception, to ensure precise stitching and fitting operations. You must be able to hear alarms, signals, and communicate effectively in a noisy environment. Working conditions may include exposure to hot and cold temperatures depending on the production area and season. Noise levels range from moderate to high, and hearing protection may be required. You may encounter fumes, dust, and airborne particles, with appropriate respiratory protection and ventilation provided as needed. The facility is well lit, with occasional use of supplemental task lighting for detailed work. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and hearing protection, and must be worn in designated areas in accordance with safety policies.

• This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines, including single-needle, double-needle, serger, and walking-foot machines, to assemble and stitch products according to specifications.
• Join, hem, and reinforce heavy-duty materials such as fabric, vinyl, canvas, leather, and webbing in line with product designs and blueprints.
• Follow detailed work orders, patterns, and technical instructions to ensure accurate construction and consistent output.
• Inspect finished items for quality issues such as skipped stitches, loose threads, uneven seams, and misaligned components, and correct defects as needed.
• Measure and cut webbing, tape, vinyl, and fabric using tape measures, hand tools, and manual or automated cutting equipment.
• Perform daily machine setup, including threading, tension adjustments, and selection of appropriate needles, threads, and settings for each job.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance such as cleaning, oiling, and basic troubleshooting to keep equipment in safe and efficient working condition.
• Handle, lift, and position materials and finished products safely, including moving items weighing up to 40 lbs and coordinating assistance for heavier loads.
• Work collaboratively with production and upholstery teams to meet production schedules and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment at all times.

Requirements

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate industrial sewing machines, including single-needle, double-needle, serger, and walking-foot equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial sewing for heavy-duty materials such as upholstery fabric, vinyl, canvas, or leather.
• Competence in assembly and stitching operations, including joining, hemming, and reinforcing materials to meet product specifications or blueprints.
• Strong general labor and production skills, including safe material handling and consistent work output in a factory environment.
• Ability to use hand tools and a tape measure accurately for cutting, measuring, and preparing materials.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive manufacturing environments, particularly in upholstery or sewing-related roles.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to perform machine setup, threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, and oiling of sewing equipment.
• Attention to detail and quality control skills to identify and correct defects such as loose threads, skipped stitches, or uneven seams.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to perform precise sewing and fitting operations.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods and to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 40 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in upholstery or upholstering, particularly in a manufacturing or automotive context.
• Experience as a manufacturing sewer or industrial sewer in high-volume production environments.
• Familiarity with general production workflows and assembly processes in a factory setting.
• Comfort working with various materials, including webbing, tape, vinyl, fabric, and other upholstery components.
• Ability to follow technical patterns, work orders, and blueprints with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to perform basic maintenance and care of industrial sewing machines and related equipment.

Benefits

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing manufacturing operation that values consistent performance, strong attendance, and reliable teamwork. As the business continues to expand, you can benefit from ongoing opportunities to contribute to production success and develop your skills with industrial sewing equipment. The environment rewards individuals who take pride in quality workmanship and who appreciate a stable, hands-on role in a production setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)