Shop Floor Operator

Shop Floor Operator

Location: Consett, County Durham

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sewing Machinist / Shop Floor Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Consett.

This is a hands-on production role involving the manufacture of test fabrics, operating industrial sewing machines and supporting wider shop floor activities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Operate flat sewing machines and overlockers to sew fabric strips.

* Follow customer test sheets and production instructions accurately.

* Complete production check sheets and maintain accurate records.

* Identify and report quality issues or non-conformances.

* Carry out basic sewing machine maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues.

* Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

* Meet daily production targets whilst maintaining quality standards.

* Work closely with the production team to resolve sewing-related issues.

* Undertake general shop floor duties when required, including applying products to fabrics by hand and labelling fabric samples.

* Follow all Health & Safety procedures.

Essential Requirements:

* Proven experience operating industrial flat sewing machines and overlockers.

* Previous experience within manufacturing, textiles or tailoring.

* Basic knowledge of sewing machine maintenance.

* Ability to follow detailed work instructions consistently.

* Excellent attention to detail.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

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Experience operating a cover stitch sewing machine.

If you have industrial sewing experience and are looking for a hands-on manufacturing role, we would be keen to hear from you