Tape Edgers & Industrial Sewing Machinists

Job No: TCG715
Location: Heathwood

Who We Are

At SleepMaker, part of The Comfort Group, we're proud to be one of Australasia's leading bedding manufacturers. For over 90 years, The Comfort Group has been helping Australians and New Zealanders enjoy a better night's sleep.

Our portfolio includes some of Australasia's most recognised bedding brands, including SleepMaker, Sleepyhead, Dunlop Foams, Beautyrest and Dunlopillo.

We manufacture mattresses, bedding products and specialist foam solutions for retail and commercial customers, and we continue to invest in our people, products, technology and manufacturing operations.

About the Role

Join SleepMaker at our new Heathwood manufacturing facility.

We're looking for experienced Tape Edgers, Industrial Sewing Machinists and Machine Operators to join our growing production team.

If you have experience in mattress manufacturing, industrial sewing or tape edging, we'd particularly like to hear from you. We're also interested in candidates with transferable skills from:

  • Upholstery
  • Furniture manufacturing
  • Textiles
  • Automotive trimming
  • Clothing or industrial sewing
  • Other fast-paced manufacturing environments

These are full-time, hands-on manufacturing roles where you'll help produce high-quality SleepMaker mattresses and bedding products.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your skills and experience, you may be responsible for:

  • Operating industrial sewing, tape edging and mattress manufacturing equipment
  • Sewing, finishing and assembling mattress components
  • Setting up, adjusting and monitoring production machinery
  • Loading materials and components
  • Performing machine changeovers and basic adjustments
  • Monitoring product quality and completing quality checks
  • Identifying production issues and carrying out basic troubleshooting
  • Following work instructions, production schedules and safety procedures
  • Performing manual handling of materials and finished products
  • Working with your team to safely achieve daily production targets
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking reliable, safety-focused people who take pride in producing quality work.

Ideally, you'll bring:

  • Previous tape edging, industrial sewing, upholstery, textile or manufacturing experience
    Experience operating production machinery or industrial sewing equipment
    Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
    A strong commitment to quality and safety
    The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
    A reliable work ethic and positive, team-focused attitude
    The ability to perform physical and manual handling tasks
    A willingness to learn different machines and production processes
    Forklift Licence (LF) desirable but not essential [assuming this is true operationally]

Why Join SleepMaker?

You'll join a supportive manufacturing team at our new Heathwood facility, with the opportunity to build your skills across different areas of production.

Benefits include:

  • Full-time, stable employment
  • Early finish Fridays (12pm finish)
  • Work at our new Heathwood manufacturing facility
  • Competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience
  • Overtime opportunities where available
  • Onsite parking
  • Full training and support
  • Opportunities to learn multiple production processes
  • Employee benefits and product discounts
  • Work with one of Australia’s most recognised bedding brands

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Tape Edger, Sewing Machinist or Machine Operator, or you have transferable skills from upholstery, textiles or furniture manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button now.  Help us manufacture products that deliver better sleep for Australians.

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ABOUT US

For over 85 years, SleepMaker has been dedicated to helping Australians get a good nights rest. As a proud Aussie company, we provide local jobs and invest in the local community. We’re a part of The Comfort Group, Australasia’s largest bedding and specialty foam manufacturer operating across 7 factories nationally in Australia and internationally in New Zealand. We have a strategic partnership model with our key retailers to provide specialist sales teams in store to support consumers. We’re a family owned business, employing over 1,000 people across both countries. With family values, we’re a company that cares immensely about our people. They’re part of the family, and critical to our success! If you are interested in joining the team and helping Aussies get the sleep they deserve, please apply now!