Seamstress Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

Seamstress Emergency Equipment Professionals, Inc – 2.0 Horn Lake, MS Job Details Full-time $15 – $25 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Sewing Customer service 5 years Mid-level High school diploma or GED Sewing machine Manufacturing Garment construction Communication skills Full Job Description We are looking to employ an experienced seamstress to mend and alter Military, Police and Fire Uniforms according to our customers’ needs. The seamstress’s responsibilities include cutting off and hemming, replacing buttons, zippers, pockets, patches, adding / replacing striping and linings, adding padding and shaping materials to garments, and modifying garment styles based on customers’ specifications. To be successful as a seamstress, you should demonstrate sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques. Ultimately, an outstanding seamstress should be able to achieve exceptional customer service and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Seamstress Responsibilities:

Accurately measuring customers using tape measures to ensure proper fit of garments. Ensuring that sewing machines and other equipment are in good working order. Altering or repairing customers’ garments and other articles, which includes hemming, mending, lengthening, as well as taking in and letting out seams. Fitting garments on customers to determine how the alterations should be done. Constructing garments and other articles according to customers’ specifications and preferences. Labeling customers’ garments and articles and recording the alterations required. Communicating with customers to determine their specifications, needs, and preferences. Using irons and pressing machines to erase the creases on garments and other articles.

Seamstress Requirements:

High school diploma or GED. Proven sewing experience. Sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques. The ability to work under time constraints. The ability to safely use different types of sewing machines. Good hand-eye coordination. Effective communication skills. Exceptional customer service skills. Detail-oriented.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $25.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Supplemental Pay:

Bonus opportunities

Experience:

sewing / alternations: 5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Horn Lake, MS 38637 (Required)

Work Location:

In person