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Workbox Staffing

Sewer III

Holland, MI

$16.50/hr

In this role, you'll work with industrial sewing equipment and specialized materials to fabricate durable textile assemblies while supporting quality, safety, and production goals. What You'll Be ...

Workbox Staffing

Sewer

Zeeland, MI

$16.50/hr

In this role, you'll work with industrial sewing equipment and specialized materials to fabricate durable textile assemblies while supporting quality, safety, and production goals. What You'll Be ...

Detroit Athletic Club

Seamstress/Tailor

Detroit, MI · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Position Summary The DAC is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Seamstress / Tailoring Specialist to oversee garment alterations, repairs, and custom sewing projects for members, club ...

Detroit Athletic Club

Seamstress/Tailor

Detroit, MI

$16 - $20/hr

Position Summary The DAC is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Seamstress / Tailoring Specialist to oversee garment alterations, repairs, and custom sewing projects for members, club ...

Workbox Staffing

Sewer

Clare, MI · On-site

$16.50/hr

Operating Sewing Machinery: Safely and accurately use various sewing machines to join or reinforce materials, including proper threading and setup. * Custom Production & Quality: Lead and execute ...

Workbox Staffing

Industrial Sewer

Romulus, MI

$16 - $18/hr

This role focuses on operating industrial sewing machines to produce textile and canvas products used for awnings. This is a great opportunity for candidates with sewing experience who enjoy detailed ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for sewing in Michigan is $15.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.61 and $16.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sewing job?

A sewing job involves stitching fabric, leather, or other materials to create or repair garments, upholstery, or other textile products. Sewers use sewing machines or hand-stitching techniques to assemble pieces according to patterns or designs. They may work in industries such as fashion, furniture, or automotive manufacturing. Attention to detail and knowledge of different fabrics and sewing techniques are essential skills in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sewing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Sewing role, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and proficiency in operating sewing machines, often bolstered by relevant experience or vocational training. Familiarity with industrial or specialized sewing equipment, pattern reading, and basic garment construction techniques is highly beneficial. Reliability, time management, and the ability to follow instructions contribute to strong performance. These skills ensure the production of high-quality products that meet specifications and deadlines in fast-paced manufacturing or tailoring environments.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in a sewing position?

A typical day in a sewing job often involves reading work orders or patterns, preparing and cutting fabric, operating sewing machines or hand-stitching to assemble products, and inspecting finished items for quality. You may work individually or as part of a team on a production line, depending on the size and type of employer. The role can also include basic equipment maintenance and collaboration with design, quality control, or supervisory staff to meet production goals. Expect a mix of repetitive tasks and problem-solving when addressing unique fabric types, patterns, or special requests. This variety makes the work both steady and occasionally challenging, with opportunities to develop new skills or move into advanced roles over time.

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Sewing Specialist- Full Time Seasonal $18+ an hour

Sewing Specialist- Full Time Seasonal $18+ an hour

TentCraft

Traverse City, MI • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Who we are:

Rooted in humility, hard work, and some fun and a little weirdness (one of our six ‘Guiding Principles’), TentCraft is a capabilities rich manufacturer with a no-shame obsession with the world of experiential and outdoor marketing. We live, work and play in Traverse City, Michigan, and while you’ll find our work nationwide, we operate together from a single facility. Everything we design, engineer, build, print and sew happens under one roof and is proudly American made. Long story short, we’re one big talented team of LEAN thinkers dedicated to Make it Better from sea to shining sea for our clients and our TentCraft family. We’ve always got continuous improvement on our minds and creative solutions are our jam, so if we need to get a little scrappy to make magic actually happen, we’re down for that.

Cool, right? Sound like you? Let’s talk.

TentCraft is an amazing place to dive into manufacturing for the first time in that we provide a culture of personal and professional growth while keeping work fun and a little weird or, if you are well experienced in the manufacturing world, come bring your wealth of knowledge and help us make it better!
We are looking for talented, creative, enthusiastic and motivated people who genuinely care about what they do. Our seasonal Sewing Specialist position is full time hourly position that would work our busy season now-August. The schedule is 5 days a week, 8 hour schedule starting at 6:30 am, Monday – Friday and should have a flexible schedule to be able to work overtime and weekends as needed. Starting hourly rate is $18 an hour. We are looking for another team member with a good sense of humor, incredible work ethic and motivation to go above and beyond to join our family of sewers. If you have any other skills, passions or abilities they will absolutely be utilized and we encourage you to share them with us.
What you will be responsible for:
  • This person will be responsible for assisting in the efficient sewing and finishing a of variety of products.
  • Safely operate an industrial Juki sewing machine.
  • Always paying attention to detail and checking work before handing it off to next operation.
  • Ability to keep on-pace with other team members.
  • Accurately measure and sew products of varying sizes to customer specifications.
  • Troubleshoot product issues with other members in the department.
  • Follow standard work.
  • Flexibility when it comes to cross training for other job functions.
  • Working with and in other departments when necessary.
  • Speaking up and engaging in continuous improvement.
What you need:
  • Pull, push, or lift 30 pounds consistently.
  • Constantly moving around the production floor up to 10 hours a day.
  • Twisting and bending to assemble products.
  • Commitment to excellence when it comes to quality and detailed job specifications.
  • Have a mindset to continuously improve processes as well as themselves.
  • Willingness to learn, take direction and respect others.
  • Ability to keep up in a fast-paced team environment, have the ability to multi-task and reflect a positive attitude towards challenging job requirements.
  • Possess strong communications skills (Don’t take this as fluff…we are serious. Communication is a big deal here).
  • Enthusiasm and ideas are a must!
  • Punctual, dependable and trustworthy.
  • Flexibility when it comes to cross training for other job functions, we rely heavily on TEAMWORK.
  • Speaking up and engaging in continuous improvement.

What we’ll give you:

  • A work environment that will make your family proud and your friends jealous
  • Ping-pong and basketball during breaks, yoga Thursdays, team lunches, popcorn, hot coca/tea/coffee and snow cones!
  • A fun group of coworkers who want nothing more than to see you succeed and will stop at nothing to ensure you do

Bottom line:

We began as a start-up company within a large organization and have experienced rapid and sustainable growth by hiring A+ people who are committed to the continued growth and success of this company. We offer a tremendous work environment, great leadership and all the help you could ever ask for. Our goal is for this to be the best job you’ve ever had.

TentCraft, LLC. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristics as protected by federal, state or local law.

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