Firematic is family-owned business who has been serving those who protect us all for over 50 years!
We are looking to hire a highly-skilled Tailor to alter, modify, and repair Fire Fighter gear for our customers. The Tailor's responsibilities include restyling old or outdated garments based on customers' specifications, sewing zippers, buttons, hooks and eyes, or snap fasteners onto garments as needed.
To be successful as a Tailor, you should be detail-oriented and knowledgeable of clothing design and construction. Ultimately, an exceptional Tailor should demonstrate excellent communication, time management, sewing, and problem-solving skills to ensure that customers are satisfied with the tailoring services provided.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:.
Discussing design, alteration, or repair requirements with customers to ensure that their specifications are met
Taking customers' measurements using a tape measure
Accurately recording customers' measurements, instructions, and preferences
Attaching labels to customers' garments to prevent any errors
Altering garments to improve comfort and fit, which includes shortening sleeves or straps, narrowing lapels, as well as taking in or letting out seams
Repairing customers' garments, which includes patching or sewing tears and holes
Requirements
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
A positive attitude!
High school diploma or GED
Sound knowledge of fabrics as well as clothing design and construction
The ability to use a sewing machine
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
Effective communication skills
The ability to work independently and with a team
Good hand-eye coordination
Detail-oriented
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, Life Insurance, 401k, vacation and 9 paid holidays.
Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30pm
Starting rate $18-20/hr DOE
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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