Fabric Worker (Tailoring).

About the role

Make, modify and repair specialized types of garments for the United States Military Academy.

Responsibilities

• Measure pieces, mark garments to indicate required alterations, and alter or repair coats, jackets, and other tailored items, which require precise shaping and finishing.
• Custom fit and tailor various items of the cadet uniform, e.g., long overcoat, full dress coat, dress coat and parka.
• Perform braiding, machine basting, setting sleeves and collar by machine, and other specialized tasks as required.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a Fabric Worker (Tailoring) without more than normal supervision:
  • Measuring, marking and altering tailored uniform garments;
  • Following instructions to carry out basic garment repairs;
  • Operating standard sewing equipment;
  • Using basic measuring devices/tools such as flexible measuring tapes, straight and curved rulers, protractors, etc.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Measurement and layout.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).

Physical Effort

Stand at work tables to measure and mark materials; sit for long periods while operating sewing machines or doing hand sewing. Continually uses arms, hands and fingers for using tools, pulling and positioning materials, and sewing. Often does considerable stooping and bending. Handle rolls of material or garment pieces that are consistently heavy and bulky. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance.

Working Conditions

Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated and heated. Incumbent is subject to cuts, scratches, bruises and other minor injuries or irritation from handling tools. Incumbent is also subject to irritation caused by dyes, dust and lint from fabrics. Incumbent is exposed to loud noises from sewing machines in the work area.