Sewing Work With A Sky Above It

Most sewing jobs sound the same.

Same machines. Same production lines. Same kind of work every day.

This one is different.

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Sewing Machinist to join a specialist manufacturing team in Kurnell, helping produce hang glider sails for an Australian business with a long history in the sport.

This is technical sewing.

Not fashion sewing.
Not alterations.
Not basic production work.

You will be working on specialist products where precision, strength, attention to detail and pride in the finish genuinely matter.

The Role

You will be involved in sewing and assembling hang glider sails as part of a hands-on manufacturing team.

The work is detailed, practical and unique. You will be using industrial sewing machines, working with technical materials, following production requirements and learning a product that very few sewing machinists ever get the chance to work on.

If you are confident on industrial machines and want to do something more interesting than standard sewing work, this is worth a conversation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating industrial sewing machines

• Sewing and assembling hang glider sails

• Working with specialist materials and components

• Following production instructions carefully

• Checking your own work for quality and accuracy

• Learning specialist techniques used in hang glider manufacturing

• Working with a team that takes pride in what they build

Who This Could Suit

We are interested in speaking with people from sewing backgrounds such as:

• Industrial sewing

• Sailmaking

• Canvas work

• Marine trimming

• Shade sails or awnings

• Upholstery sewing

• Soft furnishings

• Technical textiles

• Garment production with strong machine skills

Sailmaking experience would be highly regarded, but it is not essential.

If you are strong on industrial sewing machines, reliable and open to learning something highly specialised, we want to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience operating industrial sewing machines

• Strong attention to detail

• Pride in clean, accurate work

• Practical, hands-on attitude

• Ability to follow instructions

• Good communication skills

• Reliability

• Willingness to learn

• Physical fitness for some lifting when required

Why This Role Is Worth Looking At

This is not the kind of sewing role that comes up every day.

You will not just be sewing another garment, cushion, cover or curtain.

You will be helping produce hang glider sails used by pilots who rely on quality, consistency and trust in the product.

What is on offer:

• Full-time stable work

• Good pay for the right person

• Training provided

• Friendly team environment

• Specialist manufacturing work

• Opportunity to learn sailmaking and hang glider production

• Long-term opportunity for the right person

About Trial By Fire Recruitment

Trial By Fire Recruitment works with hands-on trade, workshop, textile, furniture, upholstery and manufacturing businesses.

We are not here to waste your time or push you into the wrong job. We speak with skilled people properly, understand what they can do, and help connect them with businesses that value practical ability.

If you are a sewing machinist who wants something different, this is the kind of role you should at least hear about.

If you’re interested or know someone suitable, reach out to Tara for a confidential chat:

Phone: 0482 081 621
Email: [email protected]