PPE Care Sewer/Seamstress (Norcal)

LN Curtis & Sons•Dublin, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CURTIS PPE Care is the trusted expert in the care and maintenance of specialized uniforms used in some of the toughest firefighting environments—structural, wildland, industrial, and aviation. We specialize in cleaning, inspecting, and repairing firefighter PPE with unmatched precision and professionalism. Beyond that, we offer expert aftermarket alterations, modifications, and custom accessories to keep this 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. We are looking for a high caliber, experienced addition to the production sewing team who possesses a detail-oriented, results-driven approach to keeping the schedules on time and providing stellar customer service. The Sewer/Seamstress will join our Curtis PPE Care team in Dublin CA. 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 in production environments
Prior work history with heavy fabric and hardware.
Lifting and handling elements that can weigh up to 10 pounds each.
Conversationally fluent and able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
Experience with various industrial sewing machines.
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 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.
Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and materials.
Assist with the check-in of new fabric, materials, hardware, etc.
Coordinate with Manager and other personnel to ensure schedules are maintained.