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**Job Title:** **Industrial Sewing Machine Operator** **Location:** **Houston TX 77058** **Job Type:** **Full-Time** **Pay:** **$26 hr plus depending on experience** **Schedule:** **Mon-Fri** **Position Summary:** We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented **Industrial Sewing Machine Operator** to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sewing and soft goods manufacturing-preferably in the aerospace industry-and will be responsible for the precise fabrication of products according to design specifications and quality standards. **Duties and Responsibilities** + Sew materials by hand and/or industrial sewing machines to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials and fabricated articles. + Cut materials according to specifications or trim excess material/thread using blades, scissors, or electric knives. + Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to quality standards. + Monitor machine operations to detect and correct stitching defects, thread breaks, or malfunctions. + Set up and adjust machines by mounting attachments, threading materials, and aligning guides. + Position and mark patterns on materials in preparation for sewing. + Operate specialized automatic and semi-automatic sewing equipment as required. + Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including cleaning, oiling, and needle replacement. + Record production information such as materials used and output quantities. + Ensure product quality and accuracy per fabrication instructions and drawings. + Perform other related duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education & Experience:** + High school diploma or equivalent required. + Minimum **5 years** of sewing or soft goods manufacturing experience (aerospace experience preferred). + Proficiency with industrial sewing machines, including: + Straight Stitch (single & double needle) + Walking Foot + Bartack + Buttonhole + 3-Thread Rolled Hem Serger + Skilled in reading and interpreting fabrication instructions and assembly drawings (English). + Experience creating and fabricating soft-goods patterns. + Ability to meet very tight tolerances in sewing and cutting operations. + Team-oriented with strong attention to detail and craftsmanship. **Skills and Competencies** + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written). + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. + Results-oriented with a creative approach to problem-solving. + Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment. + Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. + Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities. **Work Environment** + Primarily an indoor manufacturing environment; may occasionally involve inside or outside work depending on the task. + Standard office equipment used (PC, phone, printer, etc.). + Must be able to complete a **U.S. government background investigation** . + Management reserves the right to select at any level for which this position is advertised. **Physical Requirements** + Ability to sit or stand for extended periods (approximately 90% of the time). + May occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. (approximately 5% of the time).As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.Put your skills to work. There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. 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Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. 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