Custom Sewing Operator - Full Time
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 1374896BR Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Oct. 11, 2026Job Summary:
Do you want to be part of the magic behind the magic? The Custom Sewing Operator works behind the scenes with Entertainment Parade Maintenance to fabricate products vital to maintain and keep the Disneylandt® Resort show quality high. This is your opportunity to work with a dedicated group of cast members!
Custom Sewing Operators must be able to understand all aspects of the job, from pattern designs to the finished product. Capable of using a variety of industrial sewing machines. This team does not sew garments; instead, they fabricate items such as upholstery, draperies, awnings, umbrellas, weather coverings, flags, pennants, and banners.
Responsibilities:
- Sew upholstery, draperies, awnings, umbrellas, weather covers, flags, pennants, banners, and any other product that may be required
- Set correct tension and choose the proper thread for the product being sewn
- Complete and prepare products for installation including proper tagging and storage of product for pickup
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience with industrial sewing equipment (e.g. single and double needle, serger, binding, and tackers)
- Sew various fabrics from the lightest sheers to the heaviest vinyls including by hand when required
- Cut and mark patterns when required
- Follow instructions from a cutter on how to assemble products
- Set grommets and button snaps
- Strong written and verbal communication to positively engage vendors, cast members, and management from Disney and divisions outside of the resort
- Full availability Sunday through Saturday for all shifts (i.e., 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) as deemed a requirement by management and available to work all holidays
- Completed a trade school, art school, or formal training
- 5+ years professional experience in this trade
Must have the ability to:
- Make different settings for each product type
- Perform general maintenance and cleaning of machines
- Work independently with minimal direction
- Plan, implement, and complete projects on time at the required standard levels
- Read and understand sophisticated plans and prints from which to complete projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to use an industrial sewing machine
- Worked in a production manufacturing shop that produced repetitive items
Additional Information:
SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; Shifts may start as early as 4:00 AM, while some may end as late as 4:00 AM.
This role is Full Time and requires full availability, including working evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.
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The pay rate for this role in California is $28.13 to $35.92 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Disneyland Resort:
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
