Spanish Sewing Machine Operators Jobs in Missouri

Sewing Machine OperatorSCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Overtime may required during busy season, including some Saturdays)PAY FREQUENCY: Weekly PaySALARY: Starting $18.25, with increases based on skill and efficiency attainmentABOUT THE ROLE:If you take pride in precision, enjoy working with your hands, and love seeing a product come together because of your skill and focus, this role is for you.As a Machine Operator in our Sewing Department, you play a vital role in bringing our products to life. You will not just be operating a sewing machine. You will be helping create high-quality products that support children's learning and development. Every stitch matters. Every detail counts. Your craftsmanship directly impacts the final product our customers receive.This is a hands-on manufacturing role for someone who is already comfortable using sewing machines and enjoys producing accurate, consistent work.You do not need previous manufacturing sewing experience. However, you must have intermediate sewing skills developed through regular experience with home sewing, quilting, alterations, embroidery, costume making, upholstery, or similar projects. Experience operating industrial sewing machines is preferred.WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:The quality of each finished product depends on accurate sewing, consistent workmanship, and close attention to detail. In this role, your sewing skills directly support production goals and help ensure that products meet established quality standards.You will work as part of a production team where safety, reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement are important to daily success.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Operate industrial sewing machines to assemble fabric pieces according to patterns, sew notes, measurements, and product specifications.Maintain consistent seams, stitch quality, fabric alignment, and finished-product accuracy.Thread machines, wind and replace bobbins, and change needles and thread.Identify common sewing issues such as thread breaks, skipped stitches, uneven seams, fabric shifting, or tension problems.Perform basic machine adjustments and notify the appropriate team member when additional support is needed.Inspect work throughout the sewing process to ensure products meet quality requirements.Learn department-specific sewing methods, machine settings, and production procedures.Work toward and maintain the department's sewing efficiency expectations.Perform routine cleaning and basic care of sewing equipment as instructed.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals.Follow company expectations related to safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.ABOUT YOU:You are someone who values quality, works well on a team, and takes ownership of your performance. You are dependable, focused, and ready to contribute to a production environment where your work truly matters.What You Bring:You have intermediate sewing skills and regular hands-on experience operating a sewing machine.Your sewing experience may come from home sewing, quilting, alterations, embroidery, costume making, upholstery, or similar work.You are comfortable independently threading a machine, managing bobbins, changing needles, guiding fabric, and maintaining consistent seams.You can follow patterns, written instructions, measurements, sew notes, and verbal directions.You have strong attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate, consistent work.You are willing to learn industrial sewing equipment and production methods.You can work effectively as part of a team and respond positively to coaching.You can maintain reliable attendance and arrive prepared for scheduled shifts.You have a high school diploma or equivalent.Previous industrial sewing or manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT EXPECTATIONS:Ability to stand and walk for extended periodsFrequent bending, stooping, and reachingAbility to lift and carry up to 25 lbsComfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with moving machinery and moderate noise levelsManual dexterity and visual focus for inspecting products and operating equipmentSafety is our top priority. We provide the necessary personal protective equipment and training to ensure a safe working environment.WHY JOIN US:Be Part of a Dynamic, Supportive Team: We value collaboration and celebrate success together.Grow Your Career: We support professional development and offer opportunities to expand your skills.Make an Impact: Your work will contribute to making a difference in the lives of children, educators, and parents around the world by supporting the financial health of a company that creates innovative and educational products that inspire learning and creativity.Enjoy Competitive Benefits, Including:12 Paid Holidays: Including Christmas Eve and the Day After Thanksgiving so you can enjoy more time with family.Generous PTO Accrual: Because work-life balance matters.Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families.Volunteer Time Off: Give back to the community while getting paid.Generous 401(k) Company Match: Helping you plan for your future.Educational Assistance: Invest in your career growth with tuition reimbursement.Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following your date of hire.WHO WE AREAt Children's Factory, we create inspired spaces for imagination and learning. For over 40 years, we've been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for child development centers, preschools, and elementary education. Simply put- We provide GROWN UPS with the products and resources KIDS need to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop lifelong learning skills. We do more than just make great products. We make a positive impact on the lives of the children and educators who use them.Each and every member of our team plays a pivotal role in helping children all over the world thrive and discover their full potential. We are looking for problem solvers, difference makers, and challenge takers. People who share our passion for education, and who want to make a difference in the world.Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerChildren's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.