Applying for Sewing Machinist / Shop Floor Operator

Role (30hr / week with some occasional overtime)

Sewing Machinist / Shop Floor Operator

2M Equest, Consett, County Durham

We are currently seeking a Sewing Machinist / Shop Floor Operator to join our production team. This hands on role is key to supporting the manufacture of test fabrics and ensuring customer orders are completed accurately, efficiently and to the highest standards.

What you’ll be doing…

• Operate flat sewing machines and overlockers to sew fabric strips

• Follow customer test sheets and work instructions accurately and consistently

• Record relevant production information on check sheets

• Report any nonconformances or quality issues

• Perform basic machine maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues

• Maintain a clean organised and safe work area

• Meet daily production targets while ensuring accuracy and quality

• Work collaboratively with production team to solve sewing related issues

• Adhere to all Health & Safety standards and company procedures

• Work in production area when not sewing, doing various tasks which could include applying products to fabrics by hand and labelling fabric swatches

Your background…

Must have…

• Proven experience operating flat machines and overlocker sewing machines

• Background in a manufacturing, textile or tailoring environment

• Basic sewing machine maintenance knowledge

• Ability to follow work instructions accurately without deviation

• High attention to detail

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Nice to have…

• Experience using a cover stitch sewing machine

A bit about us…

2M Services provides a complete suite of outsourcing solutions for customers across the chemical supply chain. Encompassing Equest, SampleRite and MP Storage & Blending, we offer flexible, scalable services from sampling to contract blending, warehousing, logistics and regulatory support—streamlining operations and supporting business growth.