Sewing Machinist

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Usual Objections Full time
Sewing machinist needed ideally with experience working with stretch fabrics and jersey. Should be comfortable with lockstitch, overlock and coverstitch machines. You will join a small friendly team in our studio in Hackney, East London. Full time position or freelance opportunities.

What we do
Usual Objections is a boutique sportswear brand.

We make and sell our own swim and activewear from our studio in Dalston, London, and also offer sampling and manufacturing services to other fashion and sports brands from contour to outerwear in stretch.


About the role

Duties include:

  • Cutting fabrics
  • Sewing garments (swimwear/tshirts/shorts/sweatshirts/sweatpants) for production
  • Check finished work against pattern / instructions
  • Quality control of production pieces
  • Change threads on machines
  • Assist with sampling of new garments
  • Feedback relating to patterns / technical sheets and construction methods where relevant
  • Be an experienced machinist
  • Have accurate sewing skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Experience with industrial sewing machines and ideally with stretch/jersey fabrics, but we can also provide training
  • Good communication skills
  • Work as part of a team

Additional information:

  • Machines used: lockstitch, coverstitch, overlocker, flatlock, bartack
  • Full time / Freelance
  • Work on site in Dalston, East London
  • Flexible working hours if needed
  • Must have right to work in UK

Our commitment


Usual Objections is a member of 1% for the Planet and East End Trades Guild and we're committed to being socially and environmentally positive.

It is important that whoever joins our team feels valued, has an opportunity to use their voice, and learn and progress through the business.

We want to create a culture that is welcoming, pushing boundaries and a fun place to be We are an inclusive company and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

If you think this sounds right for you, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you

Thank you

Linda x

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

Salary:
From £26,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Machinist: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
SEW-001
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