Fabric Worker, w/ benefits 1K hiring incentive

Join us as a Part-time Fabric Worker (Tailor) at Fallon Navy Exchange in Fallon, NV with the Navy Exchange Service Command. Hiring incentive: $1,000.00 (must meet eligibility requirements). Start your career in support of the U.S. Navy and our fleet at large!

About the role

Are you looking to expand on your expertise or start something new while providing critical mission support to NEX guests and the U.S. Military across the globe? This role supports military members and their families by delivering essential tailoring services at a high-volume military retail location. Located at Naval Air Station Fallon—the Navy’s premier tactical aviator training facility and home of “Top Gun”—you’ll work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Modifies, alters, and repairs clothing, including military and civilian garments.
• Handles placement, arrangement, and affixing of military ornamentation (e.g., ratings, stripes, medals, ribbons, badges, devices) on uniforms.
• Takes customer body measurements to ensure proper garment fit.
• Receives and fulfills special orders for affixing insignia, selecting appropriate items from a large assortment for military personnel.
• Operates a sewing machine and maintains a clean, orderly workspace.
• Receives garments for laundering or dry cleaning, completes tickets, and processes pick-ups and payments.
• Operates a cash register, manages a cash fund, and prepares daily sales reports.
• Requisitions and maintains adequate stock supplies and assists with inventory.
• Provides excellent customer service, exercising tact, courtesy, and prompt assistance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of general experience in basic clothing modifications, alterations, and repairs or one year of high school education (substituted for 3 months of experience, up to a maximum of one year of general experience with a High School Diploma or GED).
• One year of specialized experience using a sewing machine to perform garment alterations and repairs (e.g., adjusting sleeves, waists, zippers, collars, pockets, tapering skirts, sewing on ratings/stripes).

Physical Effort & Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling to measure and mark items.
• Prolonged sitting while operating a sewing machine or hand-sewing.
• Continuous use of hands, arms, and fingers for sewing and handling tools (e.g., shears).
• Works in an enclosed, adequately lit, ventilated, and heated area.
• Exposure to minor risks (e.g., needle punctures, scratches, material irritations) and noise from sewing machines.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage (beginning day one).
• 401(k) and pension plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Sick and annual leave accruals.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Continuity of Employment Programs for military spouses.
• Tax-free shopping at any Navy Exchange location worldwide.
• Access to on-base amenities (e.g., lodging, bowling, gym, movie theaters).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and LifeMart Discount Savings Program.

Pay & Schedule

• Competitive federal wage.
• Part-time schedule: 20–34.5 hours per week.

No military affiliation is necessary to apply.