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Serta Simmons

Machine Operator - Sewing

Puyallup, WA

$20.30/hr

Remove panel from stack and position with flange under sewing machine foot. * Check ticket for ... Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional): * Health, Dental, and Vision * Annual ...

Protingent

Test Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$52 - $85/hr

... Union (when the Seattle weather permits). I also enjoy thrift shops, sewing/up-cycling clothes, and shooting 35mm film.

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for union sewing in Seattle, WA is $18.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.39 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Union Sewing job involves working as a sewing machine operator or textile worker under a labor union, which ensures fair wages, benefits, and workplace protections. Union sewers typically work in industries like apparel, upholstery, or industrial sewing, following patterns and quality standards. They may also participate in union activities to advocate for better working conditions.

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A typical workday as a Union Sewing professional involves operating specialized sewing machines to assemble, alter, or repair garments and textile products according to production specifications. You may work in a manufacturing setting alongside a team, following structured schedules and collaborating with other sewing operators, quality inspectors, and floor supervisors. Responsibilities often include inspecting materials for defects, meeting daily production targets, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Union environments typically provide standardized breaks, clear communication channels, and opportunities to address workplace concerns collectively. This structured routine helps promote fairness, efficiency, and worker satisfaction.

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To excel as a Union Sewing professional, you need strong sewing and garment construction skills, knowledge of textile types, and experience working with industrial sewing machines—often supported by previous manufacturing or tailoring experience. Familiarity with specific sewing tools, industrial machines, and safety standards is essential, and unionized workplaces may require knowledge of workplace policies and safety certifications. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These abilities are crucial for producing high-quality products, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment, and ensuring smooth collaboration within a unionized manufacturing team.

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Machine Operator - Sewing

Serta Simmons

Puyallup, WA

$20.30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Serta Simmons Bedding rating

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 62 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

Job description

Be Part of the Future of Sleep! 

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta, Beautyrest, Simmons and Tuft & Needle.

Compensation:

$20.30/HR

What You'll Do:
  • Push cart of panels to machine/follow Zone integrity.
  • Remove panel from stack and position with flange under sewing machine foot.
  • Check ticket for sizing and measure panel
  • Activate machine and sew flange to panel and overcast edge in one operation around perimeter of panel.
  • Insert and sew in legal label and production ticket on every other panel.  Mark ID on tickets
  • As required: add thread, roll of flange material, replace needles, oil machine, fix thread breaks and aside scrap.
  • Observe stitching to detect defects and repair accordingly and check panel before and after sewing for flaws in materials and stitching
  • Notify production supervisor when defects are caused by machine malfunction.
  • Maintain cleanliness of work area
How You'll Do It:
  • Ability to sort items along with good organizational skills
  • Good hand/eye coordination
  • Demonstrated proficiency in at least three positions.
  • Must be able to comprehend and follow work instructions, loading schedules and production tickets. Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions; communicate with coworkers and management clearly and respectfully; and work in an ever-changing, fast-paced team environment.
What You'll Bring:
  • Basic ability to read and write English
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Demonstratedability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as a part of a team. Work experience with pneumatic tools and/or in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

  • Health, Dental, and Vision

  • Annual employee contribution to HSA

  • 401K with company match

  • Paid Time Off / Vacation

  • 12 company holidays

  • Sick days

  • Company paid short- and long-term disability

  • Paid parental leave

  • Discount programs including Friends and family discounts

  • Referral Bonus

  • Tuition Reimbursement

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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