Tailor

WHO WE ARE:

Firematic is family-owned business who has been serving those who protect us all for over 50 years!

We are looking to hire a highly-skilled Tailor to alter, modify, and repair Fire Fighter gear for our customers. The Tailor's responsibilities include restyling old or outdated garments based on customers' specifications, sewing zippers, buttons, hooks and eyes, or snap fasteners onto garments as needed.

To be successful as a Tailor, you should be detail-oriented and knowledgeable of clothing design and construction. Ultimately, an exceptional Tailor should demonstrate excellent communication, time management, sewing, and problem-solving skills to ensure that customers are satisfied with the tailoring services provided.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:.

• Discussing design, alteration, or repair requirements with customers to ensure that their specifications are met.

• Taking customers’ measurements using a tape measure.

• Accurately recording customers' measurements, instructions, and preferences.

• Attaching labels to customers' garments to prevent any errors.

• Altering garments to improve comfort and fit, which includes shortening sleeves or straps, narrowing lapels, as well as taking in or letting out seams.

• Repairing customers' garments, which includes patching or sewing tears and holes

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• A positive attitude!
• High school diploma or GED.
• Sound knowledge of fabrics as well as clothing design and construction.
• The ability to use a sewing machine.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and with a team.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Detail-oriented.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, Life Insurance, 401k, vacation and 9 paid holidays.

Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30pm

Starting rate $18-20/hr DOE