SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR

About the role

Why the Navy Exchange Service Command? While some serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort — we serve the men and women who wear the flag — America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do. You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment. Performs work which involves operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair wearing apparel and other fabric articles.

Responsibilities

• Assists in sewing items for authorized patrons.
• Sews buttons on marked locations, turns material under and sews straight on small items such as pockets, upper edge of cuff for garments, hems, takes in seam allowance, binds straight edge of material, mends tears or rips by straight stitching, darns, shortens or lengthens trousers or other garments, etc.
• Operates a sewing machine and maintains working areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have lived in the U.S. for three years.
• Twelve months experience performing work operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair clothing.
• A High School Diploma or GED may be substituted for 6 months of experience.
• Physical requirements: sits for long periods with continual movements of hands, arms, and fingers; handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.
• Working conditions: work is performed in well‑lighted and ventilated areas; areas are often noisy because of numerous machines being operated at the same time; operators are subject to possible needle punctures and minor thread cuts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Federal pay beginning at the Non‑Appropriated Fund NF‑01 level, depending on experience.
• Immediate coverage: Benefits begin on DAY ONE.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Federal healthcare benefits, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: 401(k) & Pension Plan options.
• Paid time off: Accrual of PTO starts on DAY ONE.
• Education & growth: Tuition reimbursement program.
• Military family support: Continuity programs for military spouses.
• Loan forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible* after qualifying years of service.
• Exclusive perks: Tax‑free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location.

Schedule

Full‑Time (35+ hours)

Primary Location: United States‑Illinois‑Great Lakes (Recruit Training Command)