Tailor

MES Life Safety•Bedford, NS

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The uniform tailor specialist creates and alters uniforms for various first responder groups and municipal organizations within MES, Inc’s customer base. Their primary responsibility is designing, sewing, repairing, and customizing uniforms to meet specific client needs and requirements. This role plays a crucial part in helping individuals and organizations present a professional image while ensuring comfort and functionality in their uniforms. The ideal candidate will have technical skills, creativity, and great attention to detail.

Requirements

Proven experience as a tailor or seamstress, preferably with a focus on uniform creation and alterations.
Proficiency in sewing, stitching, and fabric manipulation techniques.
Understanding of different types of designs, fabrics, threads, and sewing equipment.
Knowledge of safety guidelines when working with sewing machinery and tools.
Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and work under deadlines/pressure.
A great understanding of feeding a thread through machine guides.
Ability to pick the correct tool or equipment needed to do a job.
Familiarity in adjusting machine functions depending on the type of fabric being used.
Experience in selecting the proper thread to use for certain types of materials.
Ability to apply pins and markings to the fabric from different types of designs.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the tailoring industry.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail and precision in measurements and sewing.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrates self-confidence.
Self-starter - takes the initiative.
Follow through.
High level of integrity.
Customer service mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
Formal training or certification in tailoring or fashion design is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create uniform designs based on client specifications or industry requirements as per Workorder instructions.
Cut, sew, and assemble uniform pieces using sewing machines, hand-stitching, and other techniques, including tapering shirts, adjusting waists, and hemming trousers.
Place zippers, add pant stripes, apply patches, apply name strips, and apply stripes with accuracy and efficiency.
Perform alterations to ensure uniforms fit properly and are comfortable for wear.
Advise clients on fabric choices and ensure that selected fabrics are suitable for the intended purpose of the uniforms.
Accurately measure clients to ensure proper fit, mark garments for alterations, problem-solve individual sizing issues and maintain detailed records of measurements.
Inspect finished uniforms for quality, accuracy, and durability, making any necessary adjustments.
Meet production deadlines based on agreed customer delivery timeframes.
Repair damaged uniforms by patching, re-stitching, or replacing worn-out sections.
Interact with clients to understand their needs, offer recommendations, and provide excellent customer service.
Provide clients with uniform creation, alterations, and repair estimates.
Ensure that sewing machines and other equipment are well-maintained and in working order.
Maintain an inventory of fabrics, threads, and other sewing supplies.
Stay updated on the latest fashion trends and techniques in uniform design and tailoring.