Skilled Sewing Machinist, Milton Keynes

Salary: £13 to £13.50 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Hour: Monday to Friday | Day Shift

• Examine process sheets, work orders, or patterns to determine equipment set‑up and selection details, procedures to be used and dimensions of final products.
• Set‑up and operate industrial sewing machine; perform machine maintenance including threading and cleaning
• Prepare sewing machine for each job with appropriate thread and by adjusting machine guides, needles, and presser foot
• Prepare materials to be used for each job by laying out material and accurately measuring the materials in accordance with job order, drawings, and verbal/written instructions
• Apply knowledge of industrial sewing to accurately move product around during sewing operation
• Monitor sewing machine operation to spot problems such as defective stitching, thread breaks, or machine malfunctions
• Notify supervisor of any discrepancies or equipment malfunctions
• Attach job order to completed product and account for quantity of covers/materials processed
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Previous experience in an industrial sewing environment
• Experience using Flatbeds and Over lockers