USP Seamstress/Tailor

Job Description Job Description Seamstress/Tailor, Part Time - US Patriot, On Base (Fort Bliss, TX)
Starting Rate: $17.75/hour
About US PATRIOT
Are you ready for a career with one of the nations top retailers of military and law enforcement tactical gear?
At U.S. Patriot Tactical, you can make a positive difference for the countrys military and law enforcement personnel by providing high-quality, reliable products. With more than 70 locations across the USA, South Korea, and Japan, you will be part of a diverse workforce engaged in providing exceptional retail service and expertise to the wide range of customers we serve. US Patriot is seeking a Full-Time Lead Retail Sales Associate to match soldiers and airmen to the best brands in the business, including Nike, Oakley, and Under Armour. We have over 105 retail locations and multiple web portals to meet our customers’ tactical gear needs.
As a Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) at GALLS, you will be hands-on, altering the uniforms and equipment of our nation’s Public Safety professionals. You will ensure all measurements and fittings are completed properly, accurately, and efficiently so they can wear the uniform proudly. At GALLS, we are PROUD to Serve, and it all starts on our Production and Value-Added Service Team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Read and accurately identify the customer’s needs per the Work Instruction Document
Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations, with the ability to problem-solve individual sizing issues.
Operate a heat press safely and efficiently.
Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency, including taking up the 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.
Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Previous experience in Alterations preferred. GALLS will train!
Well-versed in industrial Sewing machines, preferred GALLS will train!
Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
Extremely detail-oriented and quality-focused – you’re not happy with mistakes
Solid communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation
WHAT YOU SEND OUR WAY
Your resume, highlighting your education, experience, and skills
WHAT WE OFFER
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
Generous employee discount
Vacation and Personal Time
Paid Holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Daily Pay: up to 50% of your pay
EOE/Disability/Vets