Fabric Worker, w/ benefits 1K hiring incentive

NEXCOM • Fallon, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Part-time Fabric Worker (Tailor) at Fallon Navy Exchange in Fallon, NV with the Navy Exchange Service Command. This role offers a $1,000.00 hiring incentive (must meet eligibility requirements). Start your career in support of the U.S. Navy and our fleet at large by providing critical mission support to NEX guests with the U.S. Military across the Globe. The Navy Exchange is dedicated to serving the men and women who wear the flag and their families, providing them with the tools they need. The Fallon NEX is a high-volume military retail location, valuing excellent service to the Military Community. You can expect an unforgettable, yet dynamic work environment at Naval Air Station Fallon, the Navy’s premier tactical aviator training facility.

Requirements

• One year of experience that provided the applicant with knowledge and skill to carry out basic modifications, alterations, and repair of clothing.
• One year of experience that provided the applicant with the knowledge and skill in the use of a sewing machine to perform alterations and repairs to garments such as pinning and basting, trimming, lengthening and shortening sleeves, taking in and letting out waists of jackets, replacing zippers, lowering collars, replacing pockets, shortening and lengthening pants, tapering skirts, sewing on ratings and stripes, etc.
• Usually stands, stoops, bends, and kneels to measure and mark items being altered.
• Sits for long periods of time while operating a sewing machine or doing hand sewing.
• Continual use of hands, arms, and fingers is required in sewing and using shears.

Nice To Haves

• One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.

Responsibilities

• Modifies, alters, and repairs clothing.
• Responsible for the placement, arrangement, and handling of military ornamentation on all kinds of articles of uniforms.
• May receive articles to be laundered or dry cleaned.
• Makes alterations and repairs to uniform and civilian garments such as pinning and basting, trimming, lengthening and shortening sleeves, taking in and letting out waists of jackets, replacing zippers, lowering collars, replacing pockets, shortening and lengthening pants, tapering skirts, sewing on ratings and stripes, etc.
• Takes customer body measurements for purposes of ensuring proper garment fit.
• Receives special orders from patrons requiring the affixing of medals, ribbons, badges, devices, ratings, etc.
• Measures the correct placement of items to be affixed, marks, trims, bastes, and presses upon completion.
• Mounts medals and sews items on uniform as appropriate.
• Operates a sewing machine and maintains working area in clean and orderly condition.
• Receives from authorized patrons garments and articles to be laundered and dry cleaned.
• Completes Laundry Dry Cleaning tickets by name, social security number, date, and price utilizing price list.
• Stacks items into laundry bags for pick-up.
• Receives tickets from patrons for pick-up of cleaned articles.
• Checks to ensure tickets presented match the ticket number on the article cleaned.
• Turns over articles to patron and collects monies.
• Operates a cash register and is responsible for own cash fund.
• Prepares Daily Salesperson Cash Report.
• Requisitions and maintains an adequate supply of stock at all times.
• Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner and assists in inventory taking.
• Exercises tact, good manners, and courtesy when serving and assisting customers.
• Responds tactfully to patron inquiries and assists patrons in a prompt and friendly manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision & Dental
• 401(k) & Pension Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Sick and annual leave accruals
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Continuity of Employment Programs for Military Spouses
• Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location
• Access to on-base amenities, including lodging, bowling, gym, movie theaters, & much more (where available)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• LifeMart Discount Savings Program

What This Job Offers

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