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Sewing Operator

Equiliem
United States, California, San Francisco
Oct 23, 2025
Sewing Operator San Francisco, CA Job Information * Job Title: Sewing Operator - Apparel Manufacturing * Location: Eureka Innovation Lab, San Francisco * Department: Innovation * Reports To: Head of Garment Development ________________________________________ Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Apparel Development Technician to join our innovation and development team. The primary responsibility of this role is to sew garments accurately according to the provided patterns, tech packs, and measurement sheets. The Apparel Development Technician will work on a diverse range of garments, including: * Denim bottoms * Denim truckers * Denim shirts * Chino pants * Denim vests * Non-denim bottoms * Non-denim shirts * Non-denim truckers * Knits This role requires precision, speed, and a deep understanding of garment construction techniques to produce high-quality prototypes. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Accurately stitch garments following the provided pattern, tech pack, and measurement sheet. * Ensure finished garments meet strict quality standards, including accurate measurements, proper seam alignment, and correct construction details. * Operate various industrial sewing machines (single needle, double needle, overlock, bar-tack, etc.) safely and efficiently. * Independently cut patterns/fabrics as needed for sample creation. * Work with various fabric types, including denim, twill, knits, and other woven or non-woven materials. * Inspect garments during and after sewing to ensure compliance with specifications and identify defects. * Follow development timelines to meet daily and weekly production goals. * Communicate with the supervisor about any technical issues or discrepancies in patterns or instructions. * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation. * Adhere to all company safety guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs). ________________________________________ Qualifications and Skills * Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years as a sewing operator in garment manufacturing (denim experience preferred). * Ability to read, interpret, and execute garment construction from tech packs, patterns, and measurement sheets. * Proficiency with various industrial sewing machines and garment construction techniques. * Strong attention to detail with excellent quality control skills. * Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced development environment. * Basic knowledge of workplace safety practices. ________________________________________ Physical Requirements * Ability to sit for extended periods while operating sewing machines. * Capability to lift fabric rolls or bundles weighing up to 25 lbs. * Good vision and focus to work with intricate garment details. ________________________________________ Performance Metrics * Accuracy of stitching and compliance with tech pack and measurement specifications. * Productivity levels in meeting or exceeding daily and weekly production targets. * Consistently high quality of finished garments with minimal defects. * Adherence to company safety and operational protocols.