What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewer position at JOCKEY?
At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. As a 150-year-old family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort, our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.
Jockey is seeking a Sewing Operator to join our team in Kenosha, WI. This role will also provide assistance in various product development projects such as assisting with garment assembling, fabric/garment evaluations, prototyping etc. If you enjoy sewing, this position is “tailor” made for you!
Job Duties:
- Construct prototype garments using experimental fabrics, components, and pattern templates.
- Discuss garment construction and procedures with collaborators.
- Verify pattern, construction, and specifications are production-ready.
- Provide assistance to the team with various sewing projects.
Candidate Qualifications:
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Sewing experience required. (While previous industrial sewing experience is a plus, we are willing to train motivated, hardworking candidates.)
- Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic Word, Excel, Outlook computer skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.