PPE Care Experienced Sewer/Seamstress (Kent)

Sewer/Seamstress Position

Join our team and help serve our first responders!

Compensation Information: $19-$21/ hour

CURTIS PPE Care is the trusted expert in the care and maintenance of specialized uniforms used in some of the toughest firefighting environmentsstructural, wildland, industrial, and aviation. We specialize in cleaning, inspecting, and repairing firefighter PPE with unmatched precision and professionalism. Beyond that, we offer expert aftermarket alterations, modifications, and custom accessories to keep this gear performing at its best. Providing support services for personal protective ensembles is our only business, and we take great pride in doing it well.

Job Description

We are looking for a high caliber, experienced addition to the production sewing team who possesses a detail-oriented, results-driven approach to keeping the schedules on time and providing stellar customer service. The Sewer/Seamstress will join our Curtis PPE Care team in Kent, WA. This role is focused on repairing, altering, and adding accessory items to PPE elements, as well as producing finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, and gear bags.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform repairs and alterations and add accessory items to personal protective ensemble elements.
• Follow established patterns and specifications, as well as create new patterns and specifications as necessary.
• Contribute to the production of finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, shrouds, gear bags and other items.
• Alter sizing on uniforms.
• Sew utilizing all available industrial sewing machines.
• Remove and install patches on uniforms.
• Learn NFPA 1850 and other industry standards and how they relate to our processes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate sewing logs.
• Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and materials.
• Assist with the check-in of new fabric, materials, hardware, etc.
• Coordinate with Manager and other personnel to ensure schedules are maintained.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Must Have Skills

• Strong sewing ability in production environments
• Prior work history with heavy fabric and hardware.
• Lifting and handling elements that can weigh up to 10 pounds each.
• Conversationally fluent and able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

Must Have Soft Skills

• Experience with various industrial sewing machines.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Strong Work Ethic.
• Demonstrated good judgment and a high degree of integrity.
• Self-starter with willingness to do whatever is necessary to support the team.

Nice to Have

• Bilingual preferred
• Knowledge and experience with various fabrics and materials used for personal protective ensemble elements.
• Experience with pattern creation and alterations with heavy fabrics.

Work Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) health and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness plan

About Us

CURTIS PPE Care operates six service centers in the Western United States: Henderson, NV, Dublin, CA, Santa Fe Springs, CA, Kent, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Gilbert, AZ.

L.N. Curtis & sons and Curtis PPE are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons and Curtis PPE participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.