Fabric Worker

Bowhead • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a Fabric Worker to join our team in supporting the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Jackson, SC. This is a part-time position with shift hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (Day shift). The Fabric Worker will be responsible for sewing and tailoring military uniforms, including making alterations, fitting, marking, and measuring customers to determine the type and extent of cutting required. The team assists in making alterations to lined and unlined military uniforms by fitting, marking, and altering clothing, taking measurements from and fitting the garment to the customer to determine the type and extent of cutting required. Successful candidates must possess the knowledge and experience required for the position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• At least two (2) years of sewing or tailoring experience
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Frequently lifts items weighing up to 30 pounds independently and occasionally lifts up to 65 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged amounts of time
• Uses arms, hands, and fingers for pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level.
• US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with military uniform standards

Responsibilities

• Inserting or eliminating padding in shoulders and tapering seams without distorting the drape and proportions of the garment.
• Repairing or replacing defective garment parts such as snaps, zippers, buttons, buckles, pockets, pocket flaps and coat linings.
• Shortening or lengthening sleeves or legs, and re-sewing garments using needle and thread or sewing machine.
• Maintaining an adequate stock of supplies, equipment and working area.
• May supervise activities of sewing machine operators or other related workers.
• May be required to work on the weekends based on workload.
• Assisting with making RFID cards or tracking inventory (computer skills helpful).
• Assisting in issuing clothing.

What This Job Offers

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