Introduction:
Join a Team That Takes Pride in Craftsmanship
Do you enjoy creating quality products, working with premium materials, and being part of a supportive team environment?
Advanta is looking for an experienced Industrial Sewing Machinist to join our Seven Hills manufacturing team on a full-time basis. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy producing high-quality workmanship, and take pride in seeing a finished product come to life, we'd love to hear from you.
About Advanta
Advanta is a proudly Australian-owned commercial seating manufacturer supplying premium seating solutions to businesses throughout Australia and international markets.
Since 1984, we've built our reputation on outstanding quality, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to making it easy for our customers. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, customer-focused organisation where our people are supported, respected, and empowered to succeed.
At Advanta, our values guide everything we do:
Solutions
Humility
Integrity
Nimble
Excellence
Visit www.advanta.com.au to learn more about us.
Description:
About the Role
Based at our Seven Hills facility, this role primarily involves sewing and assembling upholstery covers for commercial office seating.
You'll be working with a range of fabrics and materials to produce high-quality products that meet Advanta's quality standards and customer expectations.
This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, offering stability, consistent hours, and the opportunity to become part of a collaborative manufacturing team.
What You'll Be Doing
Sewing & Upholstery Production
Sew upholstery covers using commercial sewing equipment.
Work from patterns and production specifications.
Operate industrial sewing machinery including:
Single needle machines
Overlock machines
Blind hem machines
Maintain high workmanship and quality standards.
Production Planning
Follow production schedules and priorities.
Ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
Collaborate with team members to meet daily production targets.
Stock & Materials
Assist with fabric stock control and inventory management.
Ensure efficient use of materials and minimise waste.
Team Support
Assist with other production-related tasks as required.
Contribute positively to a safe, productive, and supportive team environment.
Skills and Experiences:
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum 2 years' experience operating industrial sewing machines.
Experience sewing fabrics in a commercial manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good verbal and written English communication skills.
High level of organisation and time management.
Basic Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
Highly Regarded
Upholstery sewing experience.
Experience within furniture manufacturing.
Knowledge of health and safety practices within manufacturing environments.
