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Industrial Sewing Machine Operator – Fabricate Premium Custom Outdoor Soft Goods
Job Overview
You will serve as a vital craftsman in our production facility, transforming high-quality textiles into premium architectural soft goods. This role gives you the opportunity to work on custom, luxury projects for prestigious residential and commercial properties across the Southeast. You will collaborate with a dedicated team that values precise craftsmanship and offers year-round stability for your career growth.
How You Will Make An Impact
Since 1975, Coastal Canvas Products has designed, engineered, and manufactured premium outdoor architectural systems within our 44,000-square-foot facility. We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive, team-oriented environment that provides stable, year-round work and clear career advancement pathways.
Coastal Canvas Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Job Overview
- Company: Coastal Canvas Products
- Salary/Pay Rate: $20 – $24 per hour (based on experience)
- Location: Savannah, GA
- Job/Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required
You will serve as a vital craftsman in our production facility, transforming high-quality textiles into premium architectural soft goods. This role gives you the opportunity to work on custom, luxury projects for prestigious residential and commercial properties across the Southeast. You will collaborate with a dedicated team that values precise craftsmanship and offers year-round stability for your career growth.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Operate specialized industrial sewing and walking foot machines to build custom awning and marine products.
- Read and interpret detailed shop drawings and patterns to guarantee exact fabrication specifications.
- Utilize automated cutting systems and industrial fabric welding equipment safely to maximize material yield.
- Install critical hardware components including grommets, zippers, and keder systems into finished goods.
- Inspect completed soft goods to ensure they meet rigid quality, fit, finish, and durability standards.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe individual workstation to optimize daily production workflows.
- Previous industrial sewing experience or a strong mechanical aptitude with an expressed willingness to learn.
- Proven ability to accurately read and utilize a physical tape measure down to 1/16 of an inch.
- Demonstrated physical capability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
- Natural comfort handling, moving, and aligning large, heavy material panels throughout production.
- Experience in specialty awning fabrication, marine canvas assembly, upholstery, or industrial sailmaking.
- Familiarity with computer-aided automated cutting systems and large-format fabric layout processes.
- Hands-on experience operating RF welders, hot-air welders, or industrial heat-sealing equipment.
- Background working with performance textiles such as Sunbrella, acrylics, vinyl, PVC, or Serge Ferrari mesh.
- Competitive hourly pay with regular overtime opportunities available to increase your earnings.
- Comprehensive health coverage options including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Company-provided life insurance policy for your peace of mind and financial security.
- 401(k) retirement savings program complete with a supportive company matching contribution.
- Generous paid time off allotment alongside dedicated paid training and skill development pathways.
Since 1975, Coastal Canvas Products has designed, engineered, and manufactured premium outdoor architectural systems within our 44,000-square-foot facility. We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive, team-oriented environment that provides stable, year-round work and clear career advancement pathways.
Coastal Canvas Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $20 - $24