Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

My Business Resource
Columbus, OH
Fortner was founded in 1929, and our family-owned business is committed to bringing you the best in quality & service. At Fortner, we build commercial-grade custom furniture for spaces all over the country, right from our shop in Columbus, Ohio. We are four generations deep, but the same core values since day one: Real Furniture, Good People, and Focused on You.

The Opportunity
Fortner Upholstering is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Sewing Machine Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will operate industrial sewing machines to assemble, repair, reinforce, and finish upholstered covers and related products while maintaining high quality standards.

What You’ll Do
  • Operate and monitor industrial sewing machines
  • Review work orders and verify materials before beginning production
  • Thread and rethread sewing machines as needed
  • Adjust machine settings and stitching speeds based on project requirements
  • Inspect stitching and finished products for quality and accuracy
  • Repair missing stitches and sew replacement parts as instructed
  • Attach buttons, hooks, grips, trim, tape, and other fasteners to finished products
  • Trim excess threads and material from completed items
  • Report machine issues or production concerns to supervisors
  • Perform basic preventative maintenance on sewing equipment
  • Ensure finished products meet company quality and design standards
  • Apply proper tags and labels to completed products
What We’re Looking For
  • Experience operating industrial sewing machines preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Basic math and measurement skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits include the following:
  • Medical insurance packages
  • Short term disability insurance
  • PTO
  • IRA plan with match
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:30 – 4:00 (may vary as needed by demand).

PAY RANGE
$15-$22/hr

Why You’ll Like Working Here
At Fortner, we take pride in producing high-quality work and creating a team-oriented environment where employees can grow their skills and contribute to exceptional craftsmanship.

Apply today to become part of our team!

We conduct background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process and follow all EEOC and FCRA regulations regarding the use of criminal records in the hiring process.
Posted 2026-05-10

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