Custom Apparel Machine Operator

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

3d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Customize Sheriff’s Office apparel in accordance to set standards and regulations to support overall professional appearance goals. Work cross-functionally to perform various duties, including, but not limited to, garment preparation, sewing, emblem application, embroidery, auditing, sublimation printers, and heat press application.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Sheriff’s Office alteration standards and regulations regarding professional appearance.
• Exceptional time management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use and maintain proper tools and various machines including sewing, embroidery, sublimation printers, and heat presses.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to audit one’s own work.
• Ability to pay strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.
• One year of experience in apparel customization (e.g., sewing, embroidery, sublimation, heat press).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in altering public safety apparel.
• Experience in a production and/or warehouse environment.
• Experience using apparel customization software.
• Experience using embroidery machines.
• Experience using sublimation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in guiding agency decisions in determining final product by balancing customization options and Sheriff’s Office set standards and regulations.
• Assist employees in determining final product by balancing their needs and the Sheriff’s Office set standards and regulations.
• Take custom measurements and mark garments for alteration using the proper tools (e.g., tape measure, straight pins).
• Fit, repair, alter, or embellish clothing including, but not limited to, sleeves, backs, sides, collars, waists, buttons, zippers, hooks, various types of patches, seams, taking out hems to lengthen, shortening lengths, adding cuffs, and general repairs.
• Customize apparel utilizing specialized software and equipment including, but not limited to, modifying logos and designs, sublimation printing, embroidering, and pressing.
• Audit finished customized apparel against the order ticket to ensure the order is completed accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance on embroidery machines, sewing machines, sublimation printers, heat presses, and other related equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED