Seamstress / Tailor, Part Time - US Patriot, On Base (Fort Carson, CO)
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?
At US Patriot you can make a positive difference for the country's military and law enforcement personnel by providing high-quality, reliable products. With more than 100 locations across the USA, South Korea, and Japan, you will be part of a diverse workforce engaged in providing exceptional retail service and expertise to the wide range of customers we serve. As a Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) at US Patriot/Galls you will be hands-on altering and providing exceptional customer service to our soldiers and airmen. You will ensure all measurements and fittings are done properly, accurately, and efficiently - so that they can wear that uniform proudly. At US Patriot, we are P.R.O.U.D. to Serve, and it all starts on our Production and Value-Added Service Team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Read and accurately identify the customer's 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 preferred. GALLS will train!
- Well-versed in industrial Sewing machines, preferred GALLS will train!
- Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
- Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused - you're 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 coverage-Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
- Flexible benefits-choose 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
