Spanish Sewing Machine Operators Jobs in Pasadena, TX

Job Title: Sewing Technician

Job Description

The Sewing Technician fabricates high-quality soft goods using industrial sewing equipment while following strict procedures, drawings, and quality standards. This role requires advanced proficiency with multiple industrial sewing machines, precise cutting and sewing to tight tolerances, and the ability to interpret soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings. The Sewing Technician supports production by safely operating specialized equipment, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring that all fabricated products meet specified requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial sewing machines, including Straight Stitch (single and double needle), Walking Foot, Bartack, Buttonhole, and Rolled Hem Serger, to fabricate soft-goods components and finished products.
• Sew materials by hand and by machine to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials and fabricated articles while maintaining very tight tolerances.
• Cut materials according to specifications and cut excess material or thread from finished products using blades, scissors, or electric knives with high precision.
• Read and interpret soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings in English to ensure accurate construction of products.
• Fabricate soft-goods patterns based on drawings, specifications, and work-authorizing documents.
• Position and mark patterns on materials to prepare for sewing and ensure correct layout prior to fabrication.
• Feed and guide materials through rollers, guides, and under the sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation to maintain consistent quality.
• Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Monitor machine operation to detect issues such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions and take corrective action as needed.
• Mount and adjust machine attachments, such as needles and guides, according to specifications to support various sewing operations.
• Set up sewing machines by placing spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, inserting bobbins, and threading materials through machine guides and components.
• Remove finished materials from sewing machines, inspect them, and prepare them for subsequent processing or delivery.
• Clean, oil, and perform routine maintenance on sewing machines, including replacing needles, to keep equipment in proper working condition.
• Use specialized automatic or semi-automatic sewing equipment and other tools as required to fabricate products efficiently and accurately.
• Record the amount of materials processed and work completed in production logs to support tracking and reporting.
• Perform all duties in accordance with established safety training, operating procedures, desk instructions, and work-authorizing documents.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of product fabrication by closely following fabrication instructions and drawings.
• Work effectively under tight deadlines and project schedules while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of industrial sewing experience.
• Proficiency in operating industrial sewing machines, including Straight Stitch (single and double needle), Walking Foot, Bartack, Buttonhole, and Rolled Hem Serger.
• Experience in industrial sewing or soft-goods manufacturing, preferably in fields requiring high precision such as aerospace.
• Proficiency in reading soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings in English.
• Proficiency in fabricating soft-goods patterns from drawings and specifications.
• Ability to sew materials by hand and by machine to very tight tolerances.
• Ability to cut materials according to specifications and remove excess material or thread using blades, scissors, or electric knives to very tight tolerances.
• Ability to monitor machine operation and identify issues such as defective stitching, thread breaks, or machine malfunctions.
• Experience working with tight deadlines and project schedules.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to meet background screening requirements, including a 10-year background check.
• Eligibility to work in the United States as required by the role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial sewing or soft-goods manufacturing within aerospace is a strong plus.
• background in theater costume or stage production sewing is highly suitable.
• Experience in alterations, apparel, or other clothing-related sewing environments is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.
• Comfort working with structured processes, fabrication instructions, and documented procedures.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute to innovative projects that support a long-term vision of human activity beyond Earth, working on products that are part of advanced, human-rated space infrastructure. The organization offers a mission-driven culture focused on excellence, precision, and continuous improvement. You will work alongside skilled professionals in a setting that values craftsmanship, safety, and adherence to high standards. This role provides the opportunity to grow your technical sewing expertise in a highly specialized and forward-looking industry while participating in work that aims to deliver meaningful benefits back home.

Work Environment

The role primarily operates in an office-type production environment that can include both indoor and occasional outdoor tasks depending on project needs. You will work with industrial sewing machines, specialized automatic and semi-automatic sewing equipment, cutting tools such as blades, scissors, and electric knives, and production documentation. The environment emphasizes adherence to safety training, established operating procedures, and structured work instructions. Work is schedule-driven, with tight deadlines and project timelines that require focus, consistency, and reliable attendance. Appropriate attire will align with a professional production setting and may include safety-related clothing or equipment as required by specific tasks.

This is a Contract position based out of Webster, TX.

The pay range for this position is $26.54 - $34.01/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Webster,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.