Industrial Sewing Contractor Piece Rate
Full Time • Wylie, TX
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Benefits:
- All materials pre-cut
- Paid per Piece
- Flexible schedule
AXL Advanced is seeking highly skilled industrial sewing contractors to produce sewn nylon products in a piece-rate, production-based environment.
This is not an hourly position — you are paid per completed unit.
Your speed, efficiency, and quality directly determine your earnings.
Your speed, efficiency, and quality directly determine your earnings.
This role is ideal for experienced sewers who prefer independence, flexibility, and performance-based pay.
⚠️ Required Experience (Read Carefully)
WALKING FOOT INDUSTRIAL SEWING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
You must have hands-on experience with a walking foot industrial sewing machine capable of sewing thick materials (equivalent to a JUKI DNU-1541S with needle positioner).
Compensation
- Piece Rate Only (Not Hourly)
- Paid per completed and approved unit
- Rates vary depending on product complexity
- Higher output = higher earnings
- No cap on production or income
Schedule & Work Structure
- Flexible schedule (within facility operating hours Monday to Friday)
- No micromanagement — performance is measured by output and quality
Responsibilities
- Assemble textile components into finished products using industrial sewing machines
- Follow provided build instructions and production standards
- Type this code in the question asked when you submit your resume or include in your cover letter: 8891
- Maintain consistent, production-level quality
- Inspect finished goods for defects before submission
- Perform basic daily machine maintenance
- Manage your own workflow and throughput
Requirements
- Proven experience sewing medium to heavy materials (nylon, webbing, fabrics,laminate, etc.)
- Ability to produce clean, consistent, repeatable work
- Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Reliable, punctual, and self-managed
- Ability to meet production expectations without supervision
- Understanding of materials and construction methods
Preferred (Strong Plus, Not Required)
- Experience sewing tactical gear, military nylon, or load-bearing equipment
- Pattern making or modification experience
- Familiarity with leather or composite materials
- Ability to troubleshoot or tune industrial machines
- CAD or manual pattern drafting experience
- Background in Military, Law Enforcement, or related industries
- Familiarity with firearms, MILSIM, airsoft, or tactical equipment
Work Arrangement
- Independent Contractor (1099 or Business-to-Business)
- Onsite production at AXL Advanced facility in zip code 75098
- Paid based on approved finished goods only
About AXL Advanced
AXL Advanced designs and manufactures high-performance upgrades and standalone products for Military and Law Enforcement professionals.
Our products integrate with leading brands such as Crye Precision®, Spiritus Systems, FirstSpear®, Velocity Systems, Ferro Concepts, LBT, Eagle Industries, and others.
To Apply
Please include:
- Description of your sewing experience (machines + materials)
- Photos/examples of your work (if available)
- Any past piece-rate or production sewing experience
Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
About Us
Hiring for several positions as we grow!
AXL Advanced designs and manufactures high-performance upgrades and stand alone products for Military and Law Enforcement for use with gear made by Crye Precision®, Spiritus Systems, FirstSpear®, Velocity Systems, Mayflower, S&S Precision, Ferro Concepts, LBT (London Bridge Traders), Eagle Industries, and other great Military/LE gear brands.
AXL Advanced is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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