Job Description

Seamer/Seamstress

Under the direction of the Wardrobe Manager, the Seamer/Seamstress is responsible for operating a sewing machine to join, gather, hem, reinforce, construct, decorate uniforms and mass production of accessories. Fits, measures and performs all other necessary alterations to Enterprise issued wardrobe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs 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.
• Delivers outstanding customer service by demonstrating a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in achieving a precise uniform fit. Accurately takes measurements and marks garments for alterations, applying problem-solving skills to address individual sizing challenges.
• Operates industrial sewing equipment efficiently, adhering to established processes and procedures to meet both departmental objectives and individual productivity targets. Supports seasonal demands by contributing to the mass production of accessories as needed.
• Measures customer for size, using tape measure, tailors chalk, pins and records measurements and modifications into garment tracked computerized software system.
• Communicates supply needs to management, ensures supplies are available at all times. Maintains equipment and report damage or broken equipment immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience and/or training in a retail, department store and/or a uniform company supplying tailored garments required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Intermediate level of sewing using industrial sewing machine, serger, iron and blind hemmer or equivalent experience required.
• Computer experience and garment tracking computerized software program preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills, as well as solid attention to details required.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, have follow-through and strong organizational skills that allow you to thrive in a fast-paced environment required.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• No Driving Responsibilities: Role does not require a driver's license or insurance.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Environment

• Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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