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Part Time Alterations Seamstress / Tailor Merci's Tailoring Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details Part-time $15

• $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Qualifications Sewing Computer operation Spanish Teamwork Basic math English Sewing machine Attention to detail Full Job Description
• Please note that we are only considering candidates who are currently residing in Cedar Rapids, IA or its immediate vicinity. Applications from candidates outside this area will not be considered at this time.
• About us Merci's Tailoring is a small business in Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.

We are fast-paced, creative and collaborative.

Our work environment includes:

Lively atmosphere Casual work attire We are a local family business looking for an seamstress / tailor / alterations specialist to join our growing team! About the

Job:

This part-time position's primary responsibility is to make pre-marked garment alterations and repairs. The alterations and repairs assigned will depend on the specific applicant's experience and skill, but will begin with pant hems. Depending on skill progression and speed, other alteration skills can be taught. This position will report to the shop owners and work closely with the other seamstresses. Shop hours are 10am

• 5pm, but scheduling can be flexible. Please include your availability or preferred schedule with your application. Job Responsibilities
• You'll be responsible for: The duties and responsibilities listed here are intended to provide a detailed overview of the position, but are not intended to be all inclusive.

Perform expert quality and efficient alterations on a variety of garments such as shirts, pants, blouses, gowns, jackets etc. with an industrial sewing machines Operate a gravity iron Follow ticket instructions completed by co-workers based on customer specifications Meet deadlines and customer expectations for garment alterations Cooperate with other seamstresses/tailors in a shared working environment, providing feedback when asked, and instructing and educating when needed Maintain a clean and organized work room environment What skills and experience you'll bring to the role You have previous sewing and garment fitting experience You can operate a sewing machine and other sewing equipment such as seam ripper or razor blade, hand iron, steamer, and others fluently You have experience performing foundational alterations to ready-made garments such as pant hems, sewing on buttons, sewing on patches, and making small repairs You can add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals You work efficiently, are a fast learning, have attention to detail, and deliver a high quality and professional end-product to the customer What additional skills and experience may help your application stand out You have experience performing more advanced alterations to ready-made garments such as taking in pants at the waist, replacing a zipper, suit jacket alterations, formal dress hems You have worked in an alterations shop or department previously, or you are a reliable go-to for altering clothing of family and friends You are familiar working with ready-made garments and taking them apart and putting them back together again with a quality finish You have expertise in designing, building mockups, and constructing custom garments from scratch You are minimally conversational in

Spanish Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Application Question(s): Do you have any formal sewing and / or alterations education or training? If so, what kind and where? Have you ever tailor-fit a piece of clothing to a specific person? (Suit, gown, shirt, jacket, etc.). Please share your process and how much experience you have with this or how long you have been tailoring garments. The shop is open from 10am

• 5pm, but hours can be flexible.

What is your work hours availability or preferred schedule?

Experience:

sewing, tailoring and/or alterations: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred) Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person