Seamstress/Sewist, Full-Time, Charlotte, NC

About the Role

Smarte Carte is seeking a full-time Seamstress/Sewist in Charlotte, NC. This role involves manufacturing high-quality, durable upholstery items for their mobility (wheelchair) product line.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory levels for high-volume upholstery items under the supervision of the General Manager.
• Prioritize needed items based on inventory levels and usage trends.
• Provide Quality Control on all in-house manufactured upholstery items.
• Ensure sewing machines and other equipment are in good working order.
• Troubleshoot and remedy common sewing machine errors and repairs.
• Construct items in accordance with proper specifications and customer preferences.
• Maintain sufficient material levels by notifying the manager when materials need to be ordered.
• Provide warehouse and office assistance as needed, as determined by the Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Industrial sewing machine knowledge, including machine troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of various fabrics, threads, needles, and sewing techniques.
• Ability to use different types of sewing machines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated/Proven sewing knowledge.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Effective communication skills.
• Very detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience and understanding of sewing heavy-duty materials (such as multiple layers of vinyl, leather, webbing, and plastic) is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Some lifting up to 30 lbs for restocking upholstery rack.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Bend and stoop regularly.