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Seamstress/Tailor
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What they do
A Tailor or Seamstress designs and sews clothing and garments, and makes clothing repairs or alterations for customers. Creates and alters tailored business clothes for men, or gowns and other clothing for women, or creates costumes for a theater or dance company.
$42,862 / year median in New Jersey
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Seamstress/Tailor Galls paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan, employee discount United States, Jersey, Matawan Sep 01, 2026 About
GALLS GALLS, LLC
is the largest and fastest-growing supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals, with a national presence in more than 80 locations. With over 50 years in the industry, it is easy to see why. We are PROUD to serve America's public safety professionals by providing the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment, and solutions combined with great customer service. As a Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) at GALLS, you will be hands-on, altering the uniforms and equipment of our nation's Public Safety professionals. You will ensure all measurements and fittings are completed properly, accurately, and efficiently so they can wear the uniform proudly. At GALLS, we are PROUD 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
- Operate a heat press safely and efficiently
Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency, to include taking up 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