Wheeling, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Skills: · Proven experience (1-2 years) as a sewing machine operator (Juki cover-stitch, double ... Zipper installation experience (preferred not required) Company Description ClearStaff Inc. - an ...
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Wheeling, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Skills: · Proven experience (1-2 years) as a sewing machine operator (Juki cover-stitch, double ... Zipper installation experience (preferred not required) Company Description ClearStaff Inc. - an ...
| Aspect | Zipper Machine Operator | Sewing Machine Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, training on zipper machinery | High school diploma, sewing machine training |
| Work Environment | Factories producing zippers and fasteners | Garment factories, textile plants |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing of zippers and fasteners | Clothing and textile manufacturing |
| Job Focus | Operating machinery to produce zippers | Operating sewing machines for garment assembly |
The Zipper Machine Operator and Sewing Machine Operator roles both involve operating specialized machinery in manufacturing settings. While the Zipper Machine Operator focuses on producing zippers using specific equipment, the Sewing Machine Operator works on assembling garments with sewing machines. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but they serve different stages in the textile and apparel manufacturing process.
$16/hr
Temporary
Medical, PTO
Re-posted 23 days ago
Skills:
· Proven experience (1-2 years) as a sewing machine operator (Juki cover-stitch, double needle, single needle, and serger)
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and switch between tasks when asked
· Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
· Reliable attendance and reliable transportation
· Attention to detail
· Must be able to sit or stand for long hours throughout shift depending on the given task
· Must be able to understand process specifications and use them to complete the assigned task.
· Great communication skills
Responsibilities:
· Complete given orders efficiently and cleanly during daily shifts
· Meet or exceed given quotas for the day
· General machine operating knowledge
· Re-threading machine, replacing needles, and winding bobbins
· Perform general machine maintenance such as cleaning and small repairs Candidate Qualifications for Seamstress (for agency):
• Candidate must have prior experience using industrial sewing machines.
• Must have experience with 2 or more of the following machine types: o Single needle straight stitch o Cover-stitch o Serger/overlock o Double Needle Straight stitch
• Knowledge of basic garment assembly. We require our seamstresses to do more than one step of the process, such as only sewing on a collar, so knowing how a basic garment is put together is key.
• Must be able to reliably commute to and from work.
• Fluent in Spanish, English, or bilingual
• Sewers will be tested during their interview
• Must be able to work 40hrs Monday-Friday
• Must present a resume with applicable working history Seamstresses needed for Summer 2026
Season:
• Double Needle Straight Stitch – 5 seamstresses o Experience using a double needle machine and o Experience using a flat- felled folder/hemmer
• Single Needle, Serger, Cover-stitch – 16 Seamstresses o Experience with basic garment assembly o Designated machine experience o Zipper installation experience (preferred not required)
ClearStaff Inc. - an industrial staffing company - We place candidates with the right skill sets to perform their duties, and match every candidate to the right job where they can succeed.
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11 - 50 Employees
West Chicago, IL, US
1997