Sewing Machine Operator / Production Assistant - Wakes & Waves

Wakes & Waves is a Long Island, NY based lifestyle brand and small batch accessory/apparel manufacturer currently seeking an intermediate to experienced cutter/sewing machine operator to join our dedicated production team. This is a perfect hands on role for someone who takes pride in their work, has an eye for detail, and enjoys helping create and craft various types of accessories while working as a part of our growing team.

Duties

• Accurately assemble, stitch, and help construct items in our product line (bags, totes, various accessories/apparel)
• Trace fabric patterns and precisely cut raw materials
• Work and collaborate with other team members to ensure efficiency and quality in sewing/production
• Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or defects, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe workstation

Skills

• Proficient in sewing straight stitches, seams, and zippers with efficiency and an attention to detail
• Minimum 1-3 years of sewing experience on industrial machines (Juki, Brother, Singer, Consew, etc.)
• Ability to learn construction methods of 3 main items
• Skillfully know mechanical workings to operate sewing machine (stitch length, back-stitching, tension, bobbin winder, knee lift, etc.)
• Experience with or willing to learn cutting and grommet setting tools
• Ability to pick up a box of material (20lbs) and flip items inside or right side out with fingers
• Strong attention to detail and time management working both independently and with our team

Location (In-Person):

• Oceanside/East Rockaway, NY (5 min walk from LIRR Train Station)

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Work Location: In person