Sewing Machinist – Industrial | Football Maker

Full Time
Eastern Suburbs, Keysborough
Posted 1 month ago

$62,000 – $65,000 per year

Keysborough – Full-time – Permanent

This is not your standard production role.

This is an opportunity to learn a specialised, hands-on trade crafting / machine sewing high-quality leather footballs in a clean, modern facility with a business known for stability, pride in workmanship, and long-term careers.

With a team member stepping back after 29 years, this is a rare opening to join a tight-knit team and learn a legacy craft.

Why You Will Love This Role

  • 4-day week – 5am – 3pm, every Friday off OR
  • 5-day week – 6am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday
  • Structured pay progression – start at Level 3 ($62K–$65K) with clear pathway to Level 5 as you become fully trained, including salary increases
  • Learn a unique trade – handcrafting footballs from start to finish
  • Modern, climate-controlled facility – clean, organised environment
  • Stable, long-term role – team members with 10–20+ years tenure
  • Variety in your day – tasks rotated across multiple production areas
  • Supportive, down-to-earth team

The Role

You will be part of a skilled production team responsible for the hand and machine crafting of leather footballs, combining precision, consistency and pride in every product.

  • Hand shaping and assembling footballs
  • Machine sewing (leather work)
  • Working across 3 production areas (full training provided)
  • Maintaining quality standards and consistency

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong work ethic – head down, get the job done mentality
  • Hands-on and reliable with good attention to detail
  • Experience in Industrial machine sewing (canvas, leather or upholstery) ideal
  • Good hand strength to work with leather and coordination
  • Someone who enjoys working in a team and takes pride in their work
  • A love of footy? Definitely a bonus 🏉

The Opportunity

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to learn a rare, specialised skill in a business where people stay for the long term.

If you are someone who values stability, craftsmanship, and being part of a great team, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for, please phone Maria 0418 599 029

Job Features

Job CategoryProduction Operator, Sewing Machinist

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