Sewing Associate – Flag Repair & Fabric Work

Flagpoles Etc. is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented person to help with flag repair, sewing, and fabric-related work at our Wixom, Michigan location.

To Apply

Please submit a short description of your sewing experience to logistics@flagpolesetc.com

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in neat work, and understands that details matter. You do not need to know everything about flags — we can teach that — but you do need to be comfortable using a sewing machine and working with fabric.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities may include:

Repairing American flags, state flags, custom flags, and specialty flags
Sewing hems, fly ends, headers, patches, and reinforcements
Replacing or repairing grommets, rope, snaps, and other flag hardware
Inspecting flags to determine whether they can be repaired
Measuring, cutting, folding, and preparing fabric
Keeping sewing work clean, accurate, and professional
Following written instructions and job notes
Helping keep the sewing area organized and stocked
Communicating when materials, thread, hardware, or supplies are low
Making sure finished repairs are neat, strong, and ready to return to the customer
For full-time work, the remaining time would be spent helping in our inventory room.

What We’re Looking For

The right person will be:

Experienced with a sewing machine
Comfortable working with large pieces of fabric
Detail-oriented and patient
Dependable and able to work without constant supervision
Able to follow instructions carefully
Honest about mistakes and willing to learn
Comfortable standing, bending, folding, and handling flags
Respectful of American flags and other customer-owned items
Physical Requirements

This position may require:
- Standing or sitting for extended periods
- Handling large flags and fabric
- Lifting and moving materials as needed
- Repetitive hand and arm movement
- Good eyesight for stitching, measuring, and quality check

About Us

Flagpoles Etc. has been serving customers since 1991. We sell, service, install, and repair flagpoles and flags for homeowners, businesses, municipalities, schools, and organizations across the country. We take pride in quality work, American-made products, and treating customer property with care.

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