ALTERATIONS AND TAILORING ASSISTANT

Description

Position Summary: Operate sewing machines and perform garment repairs while preserving the original style and providing customer service with a positive attitude. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to perform clothing alterations and modifications. 2. Teamwork and customer service. 3. Maintaining garment integrity. **Position Objective:** Operate sewing machines and perform repairs including: single hems, Spanish flounces, taking in/letting out waistbands, shortening/lengthening jacket sleeves, shortening jacket length, raising necklines, adjusting waistlines, replacing zippers, shortening shirt sleeves, triple-fold hems on dresses, and taking in/letting out center back seams on jackets. **Responsibilities:** * Clean machine and work area daily. * Review type of repairs required for each garment. * Serve customers with a positive attitude; mark garments to be purchased using pins or tailor’s chalk, and complete repairs within the agreed timeframe. * Maintain garment integrity, preserving the original style and design as much as possible. * Press garments and hang them for quality inspection. * Update alteration order statuses in the system. * Meet customer specifications: Work closely with customers to understand their preferences and needs regarding clothing adjustments and modifications. **Requirements:** * Teamwork skills. * Interest in customer service. * Organized and proactive. * Flexible availability. * Completed high school education preferred. * Minimum 2 years of experience. Gross monthly salary: $9,900.00 Initial monthly food vouchers: $1,300.00 Benefits exceeding legal requirements. Employment type: Full-time Salary: $9,900.00 per month Benefits: * Educational support * Savings fund * Discounts and preferential pricing * Option for indefinite-term contract * Major medical expense insurance * Life insurance * Food vouchers Experience: * Sewing: 2 years (Mandatory) Work location: On-site employment