Fabric Worker

Summary

This position is located in the Midshipmen Repair Tailor Shop, part of the US Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), Annapolis, MD. The Fabric Worker is occasionally required to work in alternative work spaces. Incumbent alters garments, and replaces parts that are damaged. Incumbent lets out or takes in side seams, hems pants and skirts, attaches insignia, takes part in manufacturing brigade flags, and removes sleeve lace.

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Duties

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• Lets-out or takes-in garments., and replaces parts that are damaged. Tapers skirts, trousers and shirts. Replaces zippers in pants and skirts; hems jacket and coat sleeves, opens and prepares sleeves for striping lace application, then closes and re-sets sleeve length. Sews Velcro on uniforms as needed, and on various patches for customers.
• Sews final seams on prepared Brigade Flags; sews insignias on clothing; receives garments during Plebe issues and during Summer striping collection.
• Uses various electrical machines to include industrial straight stich, blind stitch, and pinking machines to achieve desired results.
• Keeps work area clean and obeys all safety regulations.
• Physical effort includes standing, sitting for long periods of time; stooping, bending, kneeling; lifting up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance - requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Must complete an Occupational Health screening for this position
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Fabric Worker position, NA-3105-07, you must meet the following requirements:

(a) Experience performing Fabric Working duties, which may include, but are not limited to, sewing by hand and by machine, working with various materials (polyester, cotton, leather, etc.), pressing garments, repairing defects, etc.

(b) Ability to lift items up to 10 pounds, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time, and continually use arms, hands, and fingers in pulling and positioning materials while sewing and using tools.

YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION:

1. Experience performing alteration on garments by reading chalk marks and pins used to fit customer (taper, lengthen or shorten pants and skirts, attach insignia, etc).
2. Experience sewing by hand.
3. Experience using various tailoring machines (industrial straight stitch, blind stitch, serger and merrow, electric irons and commercial steam presses.
4. Experience maintaining a satisfactory production level with established deadlines.
5. Experience in customer service with strong communication skills.

Additional information

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual.

Perks: Possible Shift Differential Pay, Sunday Premium Pay, Daily or Weekly OT, Holiday Pay, Pay/Step Increases

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