Sewer - Costura
Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Canopy & Curtains Sewer to join our production team. What we need is someone who knows how to sew, works carefully with fabric, and takes pride in producing a clean, precise finish. If you have experience at a sewing machine and an eye for quality, we want to meet you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Cutting and sewing fabric panels for canopies, curtains, fabric walls, valances, and eaves
- Operating industrial sewing machines, single needle, double needle, and/or Merrow (overlock), to join, hem, and finish high-performance textile pieces
- Working with premium marine-grade fabrics and UV-stable, high-performance threads
- Following pattern layouts and cut lines to produce precise, crisp-fitting canopy shapes
- Attaching finishing elements such as Velcro tabs, rings, and curtain hardware
- Inspecting completed fabric pieces for stitch quality, alignment, and overall finish
- Handling fabric with care to avoid pulling, distortion, or surface damage
What We're Looking For
- Sewing machine knowledge — experience operating industrial sewing machines is required. Familiarity with any of the following:
- Single needle machine — standard straight-stitch sewing for seams and panels
- Double needle machine — parallel stitching for reinforced seams and decorative finishing
- Merrow machine (overlock) — edge finishing and seam overlocking — a plus!
- Fabric cutting a PLUS — ability to cut fabric accurately using patterns, rulers, or guidelines
- Seam quality — consistent, straight stitching with clean seam allowances and no puckering
- Material handling — experience working with heavy or technical fabrics without distorting or damaging them
- Attention to detail — a sharp eye for alignment, tension, and finish quality
- Ability to follow instructions — can work from diagrams, patterns, or verbal direction
- Reliability & consistency — produces uniform results across repeated tasks throughout the workday
- Physical ability — able to lift 45-50lbs. Pull, push, lift fabric in a regular basis.
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Merrow / overlock machine experience, edge finishing on heavy fabrics
- Prior experience in upholstery, sailmaking, marine canvas, or outdoor furniture fabric
- Experience sewing with heavy-duty thread on thick or layered materials
- Knowledge of Velcro, ring, or grommet attachment techniques
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Working Conditions
- Indoor production facility in Miami, FL
- Standing and seated work at sewing stations throughout the shift
- Handling fabric panels of various sizes, including large canopy sections