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Seamstress / Tailor, Part Time - US Patriot (Fort Drum, NY)
Starting Rate: $17.75/hour
About US PATRIOT
Are you ready for a career with one of the nation's top retailers of military and law enforcement tactical gear?
As a Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) at US Patriot/GALLS, you will be hands-on, altering the uniforms and equipment of our nations Public Safety professionals. You will ensure all measurements and fittings are completed properly, accurately, and efficiently so they can wear the uniform proudly. At GALLS, we are PROUD to Serve, and it all starts on our Production and Value-Added Service Team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Read and accurately identify the customers needs per the Work Instruction Document
- Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations, with the ability to problem-solve individual sizing issues.
- Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency, including taking up the stride, lengthening/shortening tails on shirts, tapering shirts, adjusting waists, hemming trousers, mending tears, replacing zippers, applying patches, applying name strips, applying striping, and applying patches.
- Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Previous experience in Alterations or equivalent trade/technical training required
- Proficient with commercial and industrial sewing equipment
- Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
- Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused youre not happy with mistakes
- Solid communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation
WHAT YOU SEND OUR WAY
- Your resume, highlighting your education, experience, and skills
WHAT WE OFFER
- Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEligible 1st day of the month after start date
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
- Flexible benefitschoose what you like, ignore the rest
- Generous employee discount
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Daily Pay: up to 50% of your pay
EOE/Disability/Vets