Curtis Blue Line Embroidery Specialist/Sewer Seamstress

L.N. Curtis & sons•Gilbert, AZ

53m•Onsite

About The Position

This is a dual role at Curtis Blue Line, the Law Enforcement Division of L.N. Curtis and sons, a privately held family-owned corporation established in 1929. The role involves embroidering uniforms, hats, outerwear, and other accessories, as well as repairing, altering, and adding accessory items to uniforms and outerwear. Curtis Blue Line supplies law enforcement agencies with uniforms and equipment from 9 retail centers in the Western United States, with its headquarters in Walnut Creek, CA. The company emphasizes first-class service and friendly, relationship-oriented sales. L.N. Curtis & sons is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Capable of following established designs and specifications.
Capable of lifting and handling elements that can weigh up to 10 pounds each.
Embroidery machine operation.
Knowledge of embroidery machines/software/principals.
Knowledge of computers and design software.
Willingness to learn and be flexible.
Strong work ethic.
Proven attention to detail.
Self-starter with willingness to do whatever is necessary to support the team.
Demonstrated good judgement and a high degree of integrity.
A history of continuing professional and personal development.
Strong hooping and embroidery ability.
Strong sewing ability.
Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
Strong organizational skills.
Team oriented and respectful.
Strong attention to detail.
Proven embroidery experience.
Work history in sewing.

Nice To Haves

Work history in embroidery on various machines.
Working in an environment where meeting quick turnaround times is critical.
Knowledge and experience with various fabrics and materials.
Experience with various industrial embroidery machines.
Experience with various industrial sewing machines.

Responsibilities

Mark and set up garments in hoops for embroidery.
Follow established designs and specifications, and create new designs and specifications as necessary.
Follow established processes and procedures.
Maintain accurate embroidery logs.
Assist with the check-in of new thread, materials, hardware, etc.
Calibrate and set up embroidery machines.
Sew utilizing all available industrial sewing machines.
Perform repairs and alterations and add accessory items to uniforms and outerwear.
Use handheld hardware and tools as necessary.
Maintain accurate sewing logs.
Assist with the check-in of new fabric, materials, hardware, etc.
Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines.
Assist with material inventory counts.
Communicate with sewing lead and/or facility manager to reorder materials and supplies.
Assist with facility cleaning.
Cooperate and share information with team members.
Train team members as requested by the store manager.
Other duties as assigned by management to address and provide effective support of company mission, values and goals.