Fabric Worker

UIC Alaska • Fort Jackson, SC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a part-time Fabric Worker to join our team in supporting the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Jackson, SC. This position involves sewing and tailoring military uniforms, requiring skills in alterations, fitting, marking, and measuring customers. 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 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
• 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 military uniform standards
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Computer skills are helpful in case assistance with making RFID cards or tracking inventory is necessary

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