Fabric Worker

Bowhead • Columbia, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a part-time Fabric Worker to support the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The role involves sewing and tailoring military uniforms, including fitting, marking, measuring customers, and determining the type and extent of alterations required. The Fabric Worker team alters lined and unlined military uniforms to fit customers.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend work may be required based on workload. Computer skills may be useful for assisting with RFID cards or inventory tracking, though these are not primary duties. The position may also assist with issuing clothing. This is an SCA position with a targeted hourly rate of $22.51. The candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust-level security clearance, and U.S. citizenship is required due to the work location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of sewing or tailoring experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the work location.
• Frequently lift items weighing up to 30 pounds independently and occasionally lift up to 65 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods.
• Use arms, hands, and fingers to pull and position materials, sew, and use tools such as shears.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with military uniform standards.

Responsibilities

• Fit, mark, and alter lined and unlined military uniforms to fit customers.
• Take customer and garment measurements and determine the type and extent of cutting required.
• Insert or eliminate shoulder padding and taper seams without distorting the garment’s drape or proportions.
• Repair or replace defective garment parts, including snaps, zippers, buttons, buckles, pockets, pocket flaps, and coat linings.
• Shorten or lengthen sleeves or legs and re-sew garments using a needle and thread or sewing machine.
• Maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and an orderly working area.
• May supervise sewing machine operators or other related workers.
• May work weekends based on workload.
• May assist with RFID cards or inventory tracking and may assist in issuing clothing.

What This Job Offers

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