Internship Sewing Machine Operator Jobs in Indiana

Shift Schedule:

Monday – Thursday | 6:30 AM – 3:45 PM

Friday | 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Anchor Industries is a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial tents, shade structures, pool covers, awnings, pergolas, and other fabric-based products. For more than 130 years, Anchor has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service across a wide range of industries.

The Machine Operator safely operates a variety of industrial production equipment to manufacture quality products that meet company standards for quality, efficiency, and productivity. This role is responsible for learning product specifications, operating machinery, inspecting finished products, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

• Operate production machinery according to work instructions, prints, and specifications.
• Operate equipment such as industrial sewing machines, radio frequency fabric welders, grommet machines, and other production equipment.
• Use tape measures, chalk lines, rulers, squares, scissors, marking pencils, and hand tools to prepare materials and verify quality.
• Inspect equipment, perform routine maintenance, and adjust machine settings as needed.
• Load and feed materials into machinery manually or through automated feeding systems.
• Monitor machine operation to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Record production quantities, defects, and errors accurately.
• Move materials and finished products using jack trucks, hand carts, push carts, or other material-handling equipment.
• Work cooperatively with team members to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn industrial equipment and product specifications.

• Ability to quickly learn production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow work instructions and production schedules.
• Understanding of, or ability to comply with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, and bills of materials.
• Basic math skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and measuring calculations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand written, verbal, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally pull up to 80 pounds of force.
• Frequently push and pull up to 40 pounds of force.
• Constant pushing and pulling of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Constant standing, sitting, neck bending, gripping, fine manipulation, and foot pedal operation.
• Frequent stooping, twisting, pinching, and reaching below shoulder level.
• Occasional walking, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Constant close vision, color vision, and tactile sensation.
• Frequent distance vision.

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Free on-site wellness clinic for enrolled team members and dependents
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match after one year of service
• Stable, growing company with over 130 years of success
• Opportunities for training and advancement

Anchor Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You should be proficient in:

• Tape Measure Reading
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Shop Math Skills
• Blueprint Reading