Fabric Worker

UIC Alaska • Fort Jackson, SC

8d • 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. The Fabric Worker will be a part-time position with the shift hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday (Day shift). The Fabric Worker will be sewing and tailoring military uniforms and, as such, must have skills in making alterations, fitting, marking, and measuring customers to determine the type and extent of cutting required. The Fabric Worker 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 candidate(s) must possess the knowledge and experience required to hold the position as outlined below.

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
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level.
• US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the military uniform standards
• Computer skills are helpful in case assistance with making RFID cards or tracking inventory is necessary
• May also be called upon to assist in issuing clothing.

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.
• Assisting in issuing clothing.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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