express employment professionalsDeerfield, IL
Sewing Machine Operator
Sewing Machine Operator
Sewing Machine Operator
express employment professionalsDeerfield, IL
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Sewing Machine OperatorsTextile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherTailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Commercial Sewing Machine Operator Our client in Bannockburn is seeking skilled and detail-oriented Commercial Sewing Machine Operators to join their athletic apparel production team. This position focuses on attaching side braiding (piping) to baseball pants using heavy-duty industrial sewing machines. The ideal candidate has strong technical precision, experience working with athletic textiles, and the ability to meet high-speed production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Why Apply? Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential Cross-training in multiple garment assembly functions Pay increase opportunities based on performance Team-oriented and supportive work environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate industrial sewing machines (lockstitch, chainstitch, taping/braiding machines) to attach knit braiding or piping along the outer seams of baseball pants
- Sew garment components including waistbands, belt loops, pockets, hems, and panels using heavy athletic fabrics such as double-knit polyester
- Inspect materials and finished garments for defects, alignment issues, puckering, or skipped stitches to ensure professional-grade quality
- Thread needles, adjust tension, change bobbins, and perform routine cleaning and oiling of industrial sewing equipment
- Meet daily production targets while minimizing fabric waste and re-work Follow all company safety procedures and production guidelines
Ideal Candidate:
- 1–2 years of experience operating industrial sewing machines in apparel, upholstery, or commercial manufacturing
- Comfort working with heavy or stretch athletic textiles (polyester, spandex, nylon mesh)
- Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to sew straight, precise lines on contoured garment panels
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions
- Detail-oriented with the ability to read spec sheets, measurement charts, and production orders
- Experience in team sports apparel or uniform manufacturing is a plus
- Familiarity with automated folders or guiding attachments for piping/braiding is preferred
- Attention to detail is REQUIRED
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Level
Junior
Location
Deerfield, IL
Occupation
Sewing Machine Operators
Industry
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
Posted
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