Industrial Sewing Technician

GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Sewing Technician is a hands-on manufacturing role producing apparel, including U.S. military uniforms. Technicians are trained across multiple machines and operations, developing skills in industrial sewing, quality, and production. The position is part of a team focused on quality, safety, learning, and continuous improvement, and contributes to national service, workforce development, and community impact. The role involves operating and caring for industrial sewing equipment, completing garment sewing operations, inspecting work, and meeting production, quality, and attendance standards. Technicians may support peer training, cross-training, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives, and are expected to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience operating industrial sewing machines in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to sew accurately and efficiently across multiple operations and materials.
Knowledge of garment construction, fabric types, and sewing techniques.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, samples, and visual aids.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based production environment.
Flexibility to learn new operations and support changing production needs.
High school diploma or equivalent is not required; all education levels are accepted.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and perform fine motor tasks with the hands.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and handle materials frequently.
Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds.
Vision sufficient for close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with heavy-duty and automated sewing equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of industrial sewing machines, including single- and double-needle, walking foot, overlock/surging, hemming, union special, bar tacking, and automated sewing equipment.
Align fabric, garments, and components using guides, templates, markings, notches, and machine settings.
Perform basic, medium, and complex sewing operations to join, reinforce, or decorate garments and textile products.
Meet or exceed productivity, First Time Quality, and attendance standards.
Inspect work-in-process and finished garments for defects, inconsistencies, or damage, and correct issues as needed.
Thread machines, insert bobbins, change needles, and select appropriate threads, fasteners, and materials.
Monitor machine performance, identify stitching or mechanical issues, and escalate concerns requiring advanced maintenance.
Clean sewing equipment and perform basic preventive maintenance.
Verify operation sequence, material matching, and adherence to work instructions.
Support peer-to-peer training and cross-training of operators as assigned.
Participate in continuous improvement, TPM, 5S, ISO, and Quality Management System initiatives.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Support the organization’s mission, values, and commitment to excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.