What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR, FULL-TIME/TAILORING position at NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)?
Job Summary
Performs work which involves operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair wearing apparel and other fabric articles.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assists in sewing items for authorized patrons. Sews buttons on marked locations, turns material under and sews straight on small items such as pockets, upper edge of cuff for garments, hems, takes in seam allowance, binds straight edge of material, mends tears or rips by straight stitching darns shortens or lengthens trousers or other garments etc.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands arms and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in well lighted and ventilated areas. Areas are often noisy because of numerous machines being operated at the same time. Operators are subject to possible needle punctures and minor thread cuts.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, IF NOT, MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS.
Twelve months experience performing work operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair clothing.
Substitution Of Education For Experience
A High School Diploma or GED may be substituted for 6 months of experience.
Physical Requirements
Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands, arms and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.
Primary Location
United States-Illinois-Great Lakes
Organization
Service School Command
Schedule
Full-Time (35 hours)
Unposting Date
Apr 10, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Performs work which involves operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair wearing apparel and other fabric articles.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assists in sewing items for authorized patrons. Sews buttons on marked locations, turns material under and sews straight on small items such as pockets, upper edge of cuff for garments, hems, takes in seam allowance, binds straight edge of material, mends tears or rips by straight stitching darns shortens or lengthens trousers or other garments etc.
- Operates a sewing machine and maintains working areas in a clean and orderly manner.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands arms and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in well lighted and ventilated areas. Areas are often noisy because of numerous machines being operated at the same time. Operators are subject to possible needle punctures and minor thread cuts.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, IF NOT, MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS.
Twelve months experience performing work operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair clothing.
Substitution Of Education For Experience
A High School Diploma or GED may be substituted for 6 months of experience.
Physical Requirements
Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands, arms and fingers in placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.
Primary Location
United States-Illinois-Great Lakes
Organization
Service School Command
Schedule
Full-Time (35 hours)
Unposting Date
Apr 10, 2026, 10:59:00 PM