Customer Service/Industrial Sewing Machinist

Customer Service/Sewing Machinists / Leather goods maker    

Short Description

An opportunity has come about for an experienced Sewing Machinist / Customer Service Officer/ Leather goods maker to join our team. Manufacturing unique and individual leather products such as bags and aprons.  Full time, part time and casual positions available.

About the Employer

Part of the Macro Group, Karmine Leather is a family owned and operated South Australian business based in the North-Western suburbs of Adelaide. With over 6 years experience in the leather industry, Karmine Leather uses sustainably sourced kangaroo hide. Kangaroo leather is the strongest and lightest natural leather available, making it comfortable and exceptionally durable. These characteristics and Karmine Leather’s attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, makes Karmine Leather products truly unique and long-lasting.

About the Role

This position of Customer Service Officer/Leather goods maker is a busy and diverse role. You will be extremely hands on and have a “can do attitude. You will be responsible for processing online orders, answering telephone enquires, the making of a range of leather goods including aprons and bags ensuring production supply needs are met in a timely manner. You will be required to assist in product development, designing and sampling. To be successful you will need to have previous experience in the use of various industrial machines, and have good communication skills. Training will be provided in other areas of production as required.   

Along with these requirements, the role will also include but not be limited to: 

Experience:

• Required to work both within a team or individually to meet production targets.
• Required to have experience in the use of industrial sewing machines.
• Required to have strong computer skills.
• Required to apply safe work practices.
• Required to apply quality control practices.

Desirable Skills (not essential)

• Experience in operating a variety of industrial sewing machines and cutting by hand and press. e.g. Plain & Post Machines, Overlocker, Cutting press, etc .
• Experience in working with leather, synthetics, textiles.  
• Experience with Laser Engraving.
• Knowledge of garment and bag construction.  
• Understanding and developing patterns and assembly processes.
• Interest in learning new skills and processes. 

Application process consists of the following:

• Sewing Machine Assessment
• Interview

This offers a great opportunity to join a reputable, growing family business and be a part of a friendly team environment contributing to exciting and continued growth.  

Please send a cover letter and current resume.

Please Note: Only candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted. Thank you.