Seamstress Job Description
Seamstress
provides tailoring and seamstress services to include: measuring, marking, pinning, cutting, sewing, replacing elastic and letting seams out when required.
Seamstress Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Handles all sewing and material alterations for the hotel/casino
Achieve productivity goals
Hand finish repair jobs
Submit purchase requests for sewing supplies
Punch in/out sign in/out on the time sheets daily
Employee must acquaint themselves with OSHA standards
To log and monitor return of employee and guest garments any guest room soft goods that are sent out for processing
Mending and sewing of guests' clothes, linen, towels
Repair clothing
Report to the Wardrobe Lead of any uniform repair work which may appear to be intentionally damaged
Seamstress Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Seamstress
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the seamstress job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Education, General Education, Business, Producing, Associates, Construction, Secondary Education, Supervision, Management, Design
Skills for Seamstress
Desired skills for seamstress include:
Complete alterations process by hand sewing and sewing machine
Sewing machine repair
Troubleshooting
Facilities and events
Hotel
Microsoft Office and intranet/internet
Embroidery and beading
Fine fabrics
Knitting and weaving
Trims
Desired experience for seamstress includes:
Fluent in English is preferable but if not , applicants must be able to understand instructions given in English
Proof of Legal Status
Sewing experience required
Efficiently and with a high degree of skill, sew and safely operate sewing, labeling or patching machinery
Must have prior experience working on a flat sewing machine and serger machine
Examine finished garments for compliance
Seamstress Examples
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of seamstress. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for seamstress
- Label uniforms
- Process blanket purchase order releases in Stratton Warren/Invotech
- At least two year’s experience as a Seamstress/Tailor is preferred
- Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced team
- Must be well-versed in alterations, bridal gowns, evening and day wear
- Must have knowledge of all alterations equipment and have experience in sewing dresses, altering high-end materials, and garments of complicated construction
- Must be able to fit, alter, repair, and make made-to-measure clothing, according to customers' and manufacturing specifications
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions
- Maintains materials and supplies inventory by checking materials and supplies to determine inventory level
- Transport costumes
Qualifications for seamstress
- 5 years of sewing/alterations experience
- Friendly personality and attitude
- Must have a thorough knowledge of fabric, notions, sewing machine parts
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, results – oriented and ever – changing environment
- Must be able to carry or lift service trays of up to 20 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks assigned
- Any experience in a print shop or custom signage company a plus
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a seamstress. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for seamstress
- Providing quality and satisfying work for customers
- Adheres to company specifications, work instructions, engineering prints and work orders
- Documents the materials used in the process to maintain traceability
- Sews an assortment of materials, including (but not limited to) tapestries, carpets, seat covers, nylon webbing, leather using various types of sewing machines
- Ability to operate machinery in a safe efficient manner
- Experienced in using sewing machine, over lock machine, french seam
- Sews, either by machine or hand, the costumes or performance apparel assigned by the Costumer/Shop Supervisor
- Maintains personal work area, including sewing machinery as necessary to keep work moving effectively
- Communicates with other team members concerning problems and their possible solutions
- Perform routine backstage wardrobe duties, including wardrobe changing and costume maintenance
Qualifications for seamstress
- Quick and detailed oriented
- Considers themselves an industrial sewing machine operator expert
- Must be able to push and pull up to 50lb
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lb
- Must be able to operate sewing machine
- Must be able to use iron and ironing board
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a seamstress. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for seamstress
- Utilize correct thread for finishing the garments
- Able to read embroidery/sewing control sheets and follow instructions
- Check work area for adequate supplies and inform manager if shortages exist especially if not able to complete order on time
- Check in with team to ensure daily priority of completing orders
- Maintain GCU acceptable standard of quality
- Must meet or exceed productivity and quality standards outlined by the company
- Inspect product for damages or defects
- May be required to assist with embroidery machines as needed
- Use an industrial sewing machine to sew/repair garments or apparel
- Sew clothing or other articles
Qualifications for seamstress
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be computer literate with knowledge of Database, Excel, Lotus and Work software
- While performing the duties of this job, the cast member is frequently required to sit
- While performing the duties of this job, the cast member is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
- Minimum three years of sewing experience
- Ability to stand and/or sit for 7 hours of an 8 hour shift
- Previous experience using a sewing machine, over lock machine, blind stitch machine, team iron, scissors and seam rippers
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of seamstress. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for seamstress
- Measure parts and mark or pin-fold alteration lines
- Record required repairs and instructions on tags
- Operate Feeder and Ironer as required
- Must have thorough knowledge and skills in sewing
- Check daily inspection log book for current repair and alteration assignments
- Fit and measure all new employees for uniforms
- Maintain all uniform repairs and alterations on a daily basis
- Maintain inventory of all sewing supplies (inform manager when supplies are low so that managers may order)
- Must have the ability to effectively and politely communicate with employees and guests
- Must be able to service the guest with professionalism and in a speedy manner
Qualifications for seamstress
- Must have 1 year prior sewing and 1 year prior alteration experience
- Position requires ability to sit and stand for up to 8 hours a day, lift repetitively, reach up, count up to fifty and ability to withstand warehouse temperatures in summer and winter
- Must have experience operating a sewing machine Sewer/Alteration
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the government clearance / suitability determination (Public Trust) as required to work on the program
- Minimum 1 year sewing and alteration experience
- A minimum of two years' experience working in a costume construction facility or atmosphere
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a seamstress. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for seamstress
- Must keep the sewing area and machines properly maintained
- Must be flexible to all other projects assigned by management.
- Issue associate uniforms
- Repair or alter associate uniforms
- Inspect all clean associate uniforms
- Monitor and keep an inventory of associate uniforms
- Press associate uniforms and guest clothes
- Repair items such as drapes, sheers, bed dust ruffles, other linen
- Other special tasks as assigned by management
- Hemming and mending clothing
Qualifications for seamstress
- Excellent sewing skills
- Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to complete projects within the allotted timeline
- Ability to follow specific instructions based on needs of an item
- Ability to work in a team oriented environment with a diverse workforce
- Ability to provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests
- Position engages in walking and standing throughout work shift and climbing/ascending heights (occasionally)