Sewing Machine Operator

You operate an industrial sewing machine on a production line, stitching cut pieces into finished garments for export orders. Most of the day is spent at one station, joining seams, attaching collars, cuffs or pockets, and passing the piece to the next operator. A line supervisor sets the daily target and checks quality on the spot. New operators get two weeks of paid on-the-line training before they are put on quota. Shifts are 8 hours, Monday to Friday, with a short morning and lunch break.

Steady hands and good eyesight for close work

Able to keep a line pace once trained

Basic counting for piece and quota tracking

Reliable attendance and on-time arrival

Willingness to learn one to two machine types

Prior sewing experience is a plus, not required

Net salary 460-550 EUR (10% above market average)

Two weeks paid on-the-line training

Piece-rate bonus above the daily quota

Hot meal or meal allowance per shift

Transport covered from Štip and nearby villages

Permanent contract from day one

Paid annual leave per Macedonian labor law

Operators who hold quota and quality for six months can move to line trainer or quality control. The plant fills supervisor roles from inside first.

A heated, well-lit production hall with rows of sewing stations and a fixed line layout. The pace is set by the daily target, so the floor stays busy through the shift.