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Each shirt is hand made in the foothills of Tennessee, one at a time, by America's most skilled sewing operators.\nWe are seeking an entry-level Sewing Machine Operator to join our team at our factory in Lafayette, TN. We desire a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with great organizational skills. Qualified applicants must demonstrate the ability to learn quickly. No Experience Required - We Train!\nThe Sewing Machine Operator is responsible for operating industrial sewing machines to construct custom dress shirts according to customer specifications, patterns, work instructions, quality standards, and production requirements. The operator must produce garments efficiently while maintaining consistent quality, accuracy, and proper workmanship.\nJob Duties\nSewing Machine Operation\nOperate assigned industrial sewing machines safely and efficiently.\nOperate machines used for various shirt construction operations, including single-needle, overlock, coverstitch, buttonhole, button sewing, and other specialized equipment as assigned.\nSet up and adjust machine settings as necessary for the operation being performed.\nSelect and use the correct thread, needle, presser foot, attachments, and machine settings for the assigned operation.\nMonitor machine operation and make minor adjustments when necessary.\nKeep the sewing machine clean and properly maintained according to company procedures.\nReport machine malfunctions, unusual noises, broken parts, or maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.\nGarment Construction\nSew shirt components according to established production procedures and customer specifications\nFollow approved sewing methods and construction specifications for each garment.\nMaintain proper seam allowances and stitch placement\nEnsure seams are straight, even, secure, and properly aligned\nMaintain proper stitch length, tension, and appearance\nEnsure fabric is properly positioned and fed through the machine to prevent stretching, puckering, twisting, or distortion\nPrevent defective work from moving to the next production operation\nNotify the supervisor when materials, patterns, specifications, or components appear incorrect\nCustom Garment Specifications\nCarefully follow individual customer measurements and specifications when applicable\nVerify that the correct materials, components, sizes, and construction instructions are being used\nPay close attention to special instructions for individual or custom orders\nRequired Skills and Qualifications\nAbility to follow written and verbal instructions\nAbility to recognize sewing and construction defects\nStrong attention to detail\nAbility to maintain consistent production and quality\nAbility to work with different fabrics, styles and garment components\nAbility to work independently and as part of a production team\nWillingness to learn new operations and sewing techniquis\nPhysical requirements:\nAbility to sit or stand for extended periods while performing sewing operations\nAbility to use hands and fingers repetitively\nAbility to coordinate hand, eye, and foot movements while operating sewing equipment\nAbility to visually inspect seams and garment components for defects\nAbility to repeatedly handle fabric, garment panels, and completed garments\nAbility to lift and move garment bundles or materials within company-established limits\nAbility to perform repetitive movements associated with sewing operations","description_format":"text","description_chars":3590,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Arts, Crafts & Hobby Supplies","Consumer Goods","E-commerce Platforms","Apparel & Fashion"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-05T17:55:02Z"}],"liveness":{"score":42,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.466,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":30,"expected_fill_days":74,"reasons":["conf:3","stale_co","win:mid","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/tom-james-company-sewing-machine-operator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/tom-james-company-sewing-machine-operator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T20:46:32Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}