Sewing Machine Operator

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures Inc.

Kirkwood, MO

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Kirkwood, MO
POSTED
21 days ago

At Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures we are always looking for great people to join our team. Celebrating 81 years in the custom fabrication industry, Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures, Inc. is dedicated to keeping our customers satisfied while delivering our product in a timely manner.

Our Goals are clear: provide a safe work environment for our employees to master their skills, foster an environment that promotes continual improvement and produce a quality product that meets or exceeds our customer's expectations. We are a growing 100% Employee-Owned company looking for additional energetic owners to join our fast-paced environment!

We are seeking a skilled Sewing Machine Operator to join our production team. This role plays an essential part in ensuring our manufacturing process runs efficiently and on schedule. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is comfortable working with a variety of fabrics and sewing equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately measure and cut materials
  • Operate all necessary sewing machines to sew fabrics
  • Calculate material requirements for each job
  • Work confidently with all types of fabrics
  • Read and interpret job tickets written in English
  • Communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) regarding work instructions
  • Understand and pass all required internal hiring tests
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Learn and adapt to new tasks or functions as needed

Qualifications

  • Previous sewing experience required; industrial sewing experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to manually cut materials
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately
  • Forward‑thinking approach - able to anticipate steps 3–5 ahead in a project
  • Solid math skills
  • Strong communication skills

There is a background check and drug screening after acceptance of position and prior to starting.

About the Company

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Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures Inc.