How to hire an industrial sewer

How to hire an industrial sewer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step industrial sewer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an industrial sewer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial sewer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the industrial sewer you need to hire. Certain industrial sewer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   Hiring the perfect industrial sewer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of industrial sewer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Industrial Sewer	Description	Hourly rate
   Industrial Sewer		$9-21
   Sewing Machine Operator	A sewing machine operator works at manufacturing establishments where they are in charge of operating sewing machines to produce garment and non-garment products. Before sewing, they usually meet with clients or managers to discuss and learn project requirements, decide on sewing techniques, and identify other client preferences... Show more	$11-18
   Seamstress	A seamstress designs, repairs, and alters clothing as well as fashion accessories like hats and purses. Your duties and responsibilities may vary depending on your employer, including taking a customer's body measurements to fit clothes to their specifications, constructing garments specified by the customer, and advising customers on the appropriate types of patterns and fabrics that meet their needs... Show more	$10-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Industrial Sewing Machines
   • Stitching
   • Double Needle
   • Machine Operation
   • Single Needle
   • Cushions
   • Customer Specifications

   Responsibilities:

   • Sew quality outdoor furniture pillows and cushions.
   • Stage finished pallets in distribution area.
   • Oversee national contract operations encompassing: solicitation/proposal review; ARRA et al.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the industrial sewer job description is a good way to get more applicants. An industrial sewer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an industrial sewer in Arkansas may be lower than in Minnesota, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level industrial sewer. Additionally, an industrial sewer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average industrial sewer salary

   $14.22hourly

   $29,574 yearly

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   Entry-level industrial sewer salary

   $19,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average industrial sewer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$40,128	$19
   2	Wisconsin	$35,449	$17
   3	Indiana	$33,816	$16
   4	Michigan	$33,178	$16
   5	Nevada	$33,166	$16
   6	California	$33,164	$16
   7	Ohio	$31,646	$15
   8	Washington	$30,546	$15
   9	Colorado	$30,326	$15
   10	Oregon	$29,801	$14
   11	Idaho	$29,011	$14
   12	South Carolina	$27,812	$13
   13	Tennessee	$27,375	$13
   14	Florida	$26,747	$13
   15	North Carolina	$26,402	$13
   16	Kentucky	$23,820	$11

   Average industrial sewer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Fastenal	$38,779	$18.64
   2	Firefly Aerospace	$35,088	$16.87
   3	Development Workshop	$33,110	$15.92
   4	Stitch Fix	$33,055	$15.89
   5	HireLevel	$31,953	$15.36
   6	Staffing Resources	$31,802	$15.29
   7	Volt Information Sciences	$31,649	$15.22
   8	PeopleReady	$31,503	$15.15	2
   9	Adecco	$31,432	$15.11	11
   10	Area Temps	$31,352	$15.07	3
   11	Workbox Staffing	$31,300	$15.05	2
   12	Elwood Staffing	$31,202	$15.00
   13	Express Employment Indy South	$31,113	$14.96	6
   14	ManpowerGroup	$30,854	$14.83	19
   15	The Reserves Network	$30,592	$14.71	6
   16	Aventure Staffing	$30,227	$14.53	1
   17	DENTALEZ	$29,315	$14.09
   18	QPS	$29,218	$14.05
   19	The Wood Company	$29,049	$13.97
   20	Herman Miller	$29,005	$13.94

4. Writing an industrial sewer job description

   An industrial sewer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an industrial sewer job description:

   Industrial sewer job description example

   Do you have a passion for sewing? Are you looking to apply your skills in a new/different way?
   
   Randstad is searching for a candidate with sewing experience to join a printing company in Blaine, MN! This is a direct-hire opportunity. This company specializes in large format banners, billboards, and signs.
   
   Shift:
   8am-4:30pm
   
   Compensation:
   $18-21/hr

   Specific Responsibilities

   • Prepares printed media for finishing by, measuring, cutting, pre-masking, and applying liquid UV laminates.
   • Finishes printed media using single/double needle sewing machines, and grommet machine.
   • Sews in pockets, hems, webbing, velcro, ropes, and cables.
   • Ensures all detachable hardware; i.e. ropes, cable ties, wire cable, conduit, dowels, flat stock, adhesive velcro, adhesive vinyl’s, and vinyl extensions are placed with the final product prior to packaging.
   • Ensures the quality of all printed media is checked prior to finishing; i.e. copy, colors, print quality, substrate, dimensions, quantity.
   • Addresses and proposes solutions to unique finishing requirements and submits these proposals to appropriate managers.
   • Follow all safety rules and participates in a clean and safe workplace.
   • Notifies the Production Manager when potential problems may arise in the schedule that effect the Finishing Department, as well as problems with the quality of printed media; and customer service and when there are delays in finishing that effect the scheduled ship date.
   • Conducts monthly inventories of finishing supplies and submits purchase requests upon completion.
   • Ensures preventive maintenance is performed on single/double needle sewing machines, and grommet machine.
   • Operates pallet jack, two and 4 wheel dollies to safely move materials and supplies throughout the warehouse.
   • Utilizes power and common hand tools needed to perform assigned tasks.
   • Ensures daily housekeeping tasks are performed within the finishing area within normal work hours.
   • Performs packaging/general tasks as requested by appropriate coworkers.

   
   Qualifications

   • High School diploma or GED, and some post high school
   • 2 year experience in finishing printed media – industrial sewing, grommet machine, fabric welding, etc.
   • Good basic math skills
   • Skilled in use of measurement, using tape measure etc.
   • Good basic computer skills for reading schedules, work orders, company email, etc
   • Ability to perform physical work appropriate to finishing large banners, signs, and packaging finished product
   • Walk, stand, bend, stoop, crawl, work on knees, cutting, push/pull up to 50lbs

   Company DescriptionFor immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job post.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right industrial sewer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your industrial sewer job on Zippia to find and recruit industrial sewer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit industrial sewers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial sewer

   Once you've selected the best industrial sewer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new industrial sewer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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