Sewing Machinist – Industrial | Football Maker
$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 Category | Production Operator, Sewing Machinist |
