Job Description
Job Description Job Title: Sewing Machine Operator
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
Pay: $18–$22 per hour (Depending on Experience)
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled Sewing Machine Operator who brings craftsmanship, speed, and problem‑solving to the table. In this role, you’ll help bring new product ideas to life — transforming sketches and patterns into high‑quality prototypes. If you love precision, enjoy hands‑on creative work, and thrive in a collaborative sample‑lab environment, this is where you’ll shine.
What You’ll Do
- Partner closely with designers during the prototyping stage before products move to mass production
- Cut, sew, and assemble backpack samples using design sketches, CAD patterns, and spec packages
- Troubleshoot sewing and assembly challenges and recommend better build methods
- Communicate effectively with patternmakers and product teams to refine designs
- Complete sample projects on schedule with consistent accuracy
- Verify pattern sets for correctness and structural integrity
- Measure, evaluate, and document finished prototypes
- Support general lab operations, including maintaining shared spaces, distributing mail, and preparing shipments
Essential Skills
- Strong sewing and upholstery skills, including proficiency with industrial sewing machines
- 3–5 years of hands‑on sewing experience
- Experience with double‑needle sewing
- Ability to communicate clearly in English
Bonus Skills
- Hand‑sewing ability
- Basic computer skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Holladay, UT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Holladay,UT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.
About Aerotek:
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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.
Company Description
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.