Sewing and Repair Associate

Are you a master of the sewing machine with an eye for detail? At Classic Tents & Events , we don’t just rent equipment; we build the stage for life’s biggest moments. We are looking for a skilled Restoration & Sewing Specialist to join our warehouse team. We need a craftsman who can handle heavy-duty vinyl and fine linens with equal precision. This isn’t just a warehouse job—it is a technical role dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and “like-new” restoration of our high-end vinyl inventory and event linens. What We’re Looking For: Sewing Expertise: Proven experience with heavy-duty/industrial sewing machines and thick materials (leather, vinyl, or upholstery). Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 20-40 lbs consistently (and up to 70 lbs occasionally) in a dynamic warehouse environment. Flexibility: We work when the events happen! You should be available for weekend work and overtime during our peak seasons. The Right Mindset: You are a “go-getter” who is detail-oriented, respectful, and bilingual (English/Spanish is a plus!). Responsibilities: Responsible for routine maintenance, repair and adjustment of vinyl (tops, walls, gutters and covers). Determine what type of seams and different types of seams to use. Repair area inventory (damaged vinyl) Replacement of Keder (tops and walls). Replacement of damaged skirts (tops and walls). Replacement of damaged closures, clips, straps, roll (tops and walls). Replacement of damaged inventory. Manufacture and sewing of new materials containing vinyl. Adjustment of the material if the contract requires it for materials with vinyl. Creation of repair patterns for materials with vinyl. Keep the repair area clean and tidy. Make daily reports of the activities carried out. Collaborate with the cleaning and folding of the material created, repaired or modified. Label linen (Classic labels with measurements). Weekly inventory of linen (dirty and clean). Classification of linens by grade (A, B, C). Send dirty linens to be washed. Check inventory of clean linens. (The quantities that were dirty must be the same as those received clean). Control the order of the area assigned for linen. Periodically check the conditions of the stored linens. Assists other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to customers. Performs additional duties as needed. Required Skills: Knowledge of heavy-duty sewing machine usage; Consew, Janome. Sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products. Sewing machine techniques and knowledge Dexterity Preferred Skills: Problem solving Working under pressure Creativity Responsibility Time Management Respectful Team Player Often works in a warehouse/indoor environment that does not have air conditioning. May occasionally work outdoors, in weather conditions such as heat, cold, sun or rain. Wears safety attire when in the warehouse, such as vests, masks, gloves, etc. May work in close proximity to other people, such as when sharing or entering office space. May be exposed to loud or distracting sounds or noise levels. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of rental industry and Tents set up. Sewing Machine, Vinyl and linen repair knowledge. Three months of rental/warehouse/general cleaning experience is a plus. Bi-lingual/ability to speak Spanish is a plus. PTO (Paid Time Off) 100% Health and Vision Insurance (individual); 50% Dental (individual) Supplemental Insurance Benefits available 401k Plan Profit Sharing Overtime Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have with the following upholstery: tents, automobile, sailmaking, awning repair, tarpaulin, or backpacks. How many years of experience do you have with walking-foot industrial machines (e.g., Consew, Juki, or Janome HD models) capable of sewing through multiple thick layers? #J-18808-Ljbffr