Tailor / Seamstress

Galls • Irmo, SC

8d

About The Position

DesignLab, Inc. has been a manufacturer and distributor of custom uniform
apparel and accessories for more than twenty years. The owners of our company
have been in the apparel business for thirty years. We are a minority business
based in the U.S.A. which specializes in providing top-quality custom clothing,
uniforms and accessories to government agencies nationwide.

As a Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) at DesignLab you will be hands-on
altering our nation’s Public Safety professionals’ uniforms and equipment. You
will ensure all measurements and fittings are done properly, accurately, and
efficiently – so that they can wear that uniform proudly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
• Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused – you’re not happy with mistakes
• Solid communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Alterations preferred.
• Well-versed on industrial Sewing machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and accurately identify the customer’s needs per the Work Instruction Document
• Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations with ability to problem solve individual sizing issues
• Operate a heat press safely and efficiently
• Perform uniform sewing, alternations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency to include taking up stride, lengthening/shortening tails on shirts, tapering shirts, adjusting waists, hemming trousers, mending tears, replacing zippers, applying patches, applying name strips, applying striping, and applying patches
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Benefits

• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage— Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Day Shifts Only
• Daily Pay- Receive up to 50% of wages for hours worked DAILY!!!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees