Fabric Worker

Bowhead is seeking a Fabric Worker to join our team in supporting the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Jackson, SC.

About the role

The Fabric Worker will be a part-time position with the shift hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday (Day shift). Based on workload, the Fabric Workers may be required to work on the weekends.

The Fabric Worker will be sewing and tailoring military uniforms, assisting in making alterations to lined and unlined military uniforms by fitting, marking, and altering clothing. This includes taking measurements from and fitting the garment to the customer to determine the type and extent of cutting required.

Responsibilities

• Insert or eliminate padding in shoulders and taper seams without distorting the drape and proportions of the garment.
• Repair or replace defective garment parts such as snaps, zippers, buttons, buckles, pockets, pocket flaps, and coat linings.
• Shorten or lengthen sleeves or legs, and re-sew garments using needle and thread or sewing machine.
• Maintain an adequate stock of supplies, equipment, and working area.
• Supervise activities of sewing machine operators or other related workers as needed.
• Assist in issuing clothing when called upon.
• Assist with making RFID cards or tracking inventory using computer skills, though this is not a main function of the role.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years of sewing or tailoring experience.
• Familiarity with military uniform standards is preferred but not required.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level; US Citizenship is required due to the location of this work.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lifts items weighing up to 30 pounds independently and occasionally lifts up to 65 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged amounts of time.
• Uses arms, hands, and fingers for pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears.

Schedule

7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday (Day shift).