PPE Care Sewer/Seamstress (NV)
About The Position
Join our team and help serve our first responders! CURTIS PPE Care is your trusted expert in the care and maintenance of personal protective ensembles (PPE) used in some of the toughest environments—structural, wildland, industrial, and aviation firefighting. We specialize in inspecting, cleaning, and repairing PPE with unmatched precision and professionalism. Beyond that, we offer expert aftermarket alterations, modifications, and custom accessories to keep your gear performing at its best. Providing support services for personal protective ensembles is our only business, and we take great pride in doing it well. Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Sewer Seamstress to join our Curtis PPE team in Henderson, NV. This role is focused on repairing, altering, and adding accessory items to PPE elements, as well as producing finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, and gear bags.
Requirements
- Strong sewing ability.
- Prior work history with heavy fabric and hardware.
- Lifting and handling elements that can weigh up to 10 pounds each.
- Able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and be flexible.
- Strong Work Ethic.
- Demonstrated good judgment and a high degree of integrity.
- Self-starter with willingness to do whatever is necessary to support the team.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual preferred
- Knowledge and experience with various fabrics and materials used for personal protective ensemble elements.
- Experience with various industrial sewing machines.
- Experience with pattern creation and alterations with heavy fabrics.
Responsibilities
- Perform repairs and alterations, and add accessory items to personal protective ensemble elements.
- Follow established patterns and specifications, as well as create new patterns and specifications as necessary.
- Contribute to the production of finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, shrouds, gear bags and other items.
- Alter sizing on uniforms.
- Sew utilizing all available industrial sewing machines.
- Remove and install patches on uniforms.
- Learn NFPA 1850 and other industry standards and how they relate to our processes and procedures.
- Maintain accurate sewing logs.
- Assist with the check-in of new fabric, materials, hardware, etc.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – health and dependent care
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits
- Wellness plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
