Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

13 hours ago

Port Elizabeth, South Africa Baraka Gift and Decor Full time

We’re looking for a hands-on leather worker who can operate industrial sewing machines, cut leather accurately, and confidently construct new products and prototypes. This is a practical, production-and-development role: you’ll sew production runs, help refine assembly methods, and turn sketches or samples into finished pieces.

Key responsibilities
- Operate industrial leather sewing machines for production and sample work.
- Cut leather and composite materials to pattern, by hand and with cutting tools.
- Assemble and construct finished items (stitching, gluing, edge finishing, basic hardware fitting).
- Read and work from patterns, technical drawings or sample pieces; suggest practical improvements.
- Produce accurate, neat seams and durable construction suitable for commercial use.
- Help develop and refine prototypes and new product ideas; problem-solve fixture and assembly issues.
- Keep work area, machines and tools clean and safe; report faults and assist with basic routine machine maintenance.
- Meet quality and production targets while maintaining attention to detail.

Required skills and experience
- Proven experience operating industrial sewing machines on leather or heavy fabrics.
- Strong leather cutting skills and familiarity with hand and machine cutting tools.
- Demonstrable ability to construct new items or prototypes (can translate a sample/sketch into a finished product).
- Good hand-eye coordination, neat finishing, and an eye for durable construction.
- Comfortable working with hand tools, adhesives, rivets, zippers and basic hardware.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Basic numeracy and ability to measure accurately.

Desirable but not essential
- Formal training or apprenticeship in leatherwork, upholstery, saddlery, or industrial sewing.
- Experience with pattern making, cutting tables or clicker press operation.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person

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