Sewing Trainer
Company: American Leather Operations LLC
Role summary
Sewing Trainer is a full-time role at American Leather Operations LLC in Conover, North Carolina, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-20. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Sewing Trainer
- Company
- American Leather Operations LLC
- Location
- Conover, North Carolina, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-20
If you have a passion for craftsmanship and enjoy helping others master new skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to mentor the next generation of sewers at a well-established company. You will enjoy a stable four-day work week, giving you a great balance between your professional responsibilities and your personal time.
Job description
JOB TITLE: Sewing Trainer
DEPARTMENT: Sewing
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Plant 5
SCHEDULE: Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 PM – Occasional Fridays 6:00 am – 11:00 am
Overtime may be required beyond the posted work schedule and/or a varied schedule may be required per business needs.
Since 1969, the mission of LEE Industries has been to create innovatively styled, high-quality furnishings while adhering to a set of values that focus on our customer, the community, and the environment. Our love for furniture is contagious and that is why we are unable to resist creating the best upholstery products available, all made in the USA!
LEE associates are our most valued asset. We would not be who we are today if it were not for our associates. We are successful because we have caring and highly skilled craftsmen that are the best in their field.
SUMMARY:
The Sewing Trainer will report to the Sewing Manager & Sewing Lead to assist with workflow from
borders, sewing, topstitching, surge, and inspection.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with sewing associates concerning questions with work tickets or specification sheets.
Work directly with associates concerning repairs and quality.
Document repairs from associates and log for weekly, monthly, and yearly quality reports.
Keep production flowing by correct schedule date and look for bottleneck areas to keep work production flowing.
Stay in constant communication with the Sewing Manager & Sewing Lead on all mentioned above and where improvement(s) are needed.
Long periods of standing/walking.
Training of all new sewing associates.
Able to resolve issues and sewing problems.
Sew new products, specialty items, and customs.
Prepare sewing specifications from product development.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Proficient with using computers for reporting, emails, look up production information Word, Excel, AS400, IBM Notes.
Must have at least 3 years furniture/upholstery sewing experience.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work with various types of associates from management to manufacturing.
Know LEE sewing standards. Take apart repairs when needed to find out sewing issues
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.