Temporary Part-Time​ Machinist

The New School

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Parsons School for Design seeks an experienced Machinist (seamstress/tailor) for the MFA Fashion Design and Society program. The Machinist is personable, proactive, and detail-oriented, supporting students throughout apparel production and manufacturing, including cutting, assembly, and sewing as needed. The role operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that runs year-round and interfaces with faculty and staff to support production for multiple students.

This is a temporary, part-time, on-campus position reporting to the Facilities Manager, MFA FDS, and Textiles Making Center. The hourly rate is $40.00.

Requirements

• Strong technical skills in garment production, including cutting, sewing, pressing, and gluing fabric according to each article’s requirements.
• Knowledge of sewing with a variety of materials.
• Experience operating a variety of industrial sewing machines, such as plain stitch, serger, zigzag, and walking foot machines, and an industrial pressing iron.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program needs and workload.
• Experience sewing for clients.
• Proficiency in pressing garments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty skills such as knitting or leatherwork.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in sewing, altering, mending, modifying, and constructing garments and other articles according to students’ specifications and needs.
• Manage sewing tasks, including machine sewing, hand sewing, draping, cutting, bustling, and pressing.
• Affix buttons, zippers, clasps, laces, and similar fittings.
• Accurately measure and mark garments.
• Replace sewing machine needles and other fundamental parts as needed.
• Start and complete individually assigned tasks.
• Support students throughout apparel production and manufacturing, including cutting, assembly, and sewing, as needed.
• Interface with faculty and staff to support production for multiple students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed