At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate sewing machines and produce high-quality mattresses and bedding products.
- Company: Join SleepMaker, a leading bedding manufacturer in Australasia.
- Benefits: Enjoy full-time work, early finishes, competitive pay, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for overtime and training at our new Heathwood facility.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and develop your skills in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in sewing or manufacturing is preferred; a positive attitude is essential.
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
- Work with one of Australia’s most recognised bedding brands
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Tape Edgers & Industrial Sewing Machinists 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 with full training and opportunities for skill development, ensuring that our Tape Edgers and Industrial Sewing Machinists can thrive in their roles. Enjoy competitive pay, early finish Fridays, and the chance to work with some of Australasia's most recognised brands while contributing to a team dedicated to quality and safety.
