At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to operate sewing machines and produce high-quality mattresses.
- Company: SleepMaker, a leading bedding manufacturer in Australasia.
- Benefits: Stable full-time work, early finish Fridays, competitive pay, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for skill development and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team making products that help Australians sleep better.
- Qualifications: Experience in sewing or manufacturing; a positive attitude and reliability are key.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
At SleepMaker, part of The Comfort Group, we're proud to be one of Australasia's leading bedding manufacturers. For over 90 years, we have been helping Australians and New Zealanders enjoy a better night's sleep. Our portfolio includes some of Australasia's most recognised bedding brands, including SleepMaker, Sleepyhead, Dunlop Foams, Beautyrest and Dunlopillo. We manufacture mattresses, bedding products and specialist foam solutions for retail and commercial customers, and we continue to invest in our people, products, technology and manufacturing operations.
Join SleepMaker at our new Heathwood manufacturing facility. We're looking for experienced Tape Edgers, Industrial Sewing Machinists and Machine Operators to join our growing production team. If you have experience in mattress manufacturing, industrial sewing or tape edging, we'd particularly like to hear from you. We're also interested in candidates with transferable skills from:
- Upholstery
- Furniture manufacturing
- Textiles
- Automotive trimming
- Clothing or industrial sewing
- Other fast-paced manufacturing environments
These are full-time, hands-on manufacturing roles where you'll help produce high-quality SleepMaker mattresses and bedding products.
Depending on your skills and experience, you may be responsible for:
- Operating industrial sewing, tape edging and mattress manufacturing equipment
- Sewing, finishing and assembling mattress components
- Setting up, adjusting and monitoring production machinery
- Loading materials and components
- Performing machine changeovers and basic adjustments
- Monitoring product quality and completing quality checks
- Identifying production issues and carrying out basic troubleshooting
- Following work instructions, production schedules and safety procedures
- Performing manual handling of materials and finished products
- Working with your team to safely achieve daily production targets
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area
We are seeking reliable, safety-focused people who take pride in producing quality work. Ideally, you'll bring:
- Previous tape edging, industrial sewing, upholstery, textile or manufacturing experience
- Experience operating production machinery or industrial sewing equipment
- Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- A strong commitment to quality and safety
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- A reliable work ethic and positive, team-focused attitude
- The ability to perform physical and manual handling tasks
- A willingness to learn different machines and production processes
- Forklift Licence (LF) desirable but not essential
You'll join a supportive manufacturing team at our new Heathwood facility, with the opportunity to build your skills across different areas of production. Benefits include:
- Full-time, stable employment
- Early finish Fridays (12pm finish)
- Work at our new Heathwood manufacturing facility
- Competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience
- Overtime opportunities where available
- Onsite parking
- Full training and support
- Opportunities to learn multiple production processes
- Employee benefits and product discounts
If you're an experienced Tape Edger, Sewing Machinist or Machine Operator, or you have transferable skills from upholstery, textiles or furniture manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button now. Help us manufacture products that deliver better sleep for Australians.
Mattress Maker: Tape Edging & Industrial Sewing in Brisbane employer: The-Comfort-Group-
At SleepMaker, part of The Comfort Group, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the bedding manufacturing industry. Our new Heathwood facility offers a supportive work culture where employees can thrive, with full training and opportunities to learn various production processes. Enjoy benefits like competitive pay, early finish Fridays, and employee discounts while contributing to a company dedicated to improving the sleep quality of Australians.
