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.
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.
www.AXLadvanced.com
www.instagram.com/axladvanced
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