Fabric Worker

UIC Alaska • Fort Jackson, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a Fabric Worker to support the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. This part-time role involves sewing and tailoring military uniforms, including measuring and fitting customers and garments to determine the required alterations. The worker alters lined and unlined uniforms and may assist with issuing clothing. Computer use for RFID cards or inventory tracking may be needed occasionally, but is not a main function.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of sewing or tailoring experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and with outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the work location.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with military uniform standards.

Responsibilities

• Fit, mark, measure, and alter military uniforms to determine and carry out the necessary cutting and tailoring.
• Insert or remove shoulder padding and taper seams without distorting a garment’s drape or proportions.
• Repair or replace defective garment components, including snaps, zippers, buttons, buckles, pockets, pocket flaps, and coat linings.
• Shorten or lengthen sleeves and legs, and re-sew garments by hand or using a sewing machine.
• Maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and an orderly working area.
• May supervise sewing machine operators or other related workers.
• May assist with RFID cards, inventory tracking, or issuing clothing as needed.
• May be required to work weekends depending on workload.

What This Job Offers

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