Essential Functions:
This position has two primary areas of focus. Approximately 50% of the time will be spent doing fabric cutting. The balance of the time (50%) will be spent sewing garments from start to finish. During downtimes may also be assigned to help with alterations.
Essential Functions – Fabric Cutting:
- Plan how much material to cut with minimal waste
- Mark fabric using premade patterns
- Decide on the correct cutting method for the type of material
- Decide on the correct number of layers of fabric to stack and cut
- Cut fabric following the patterns using electric cutters and scissors
- Ensure work area remains clean and organized
- Store fabrics correctly and check stock levels
Essential Functions – Sample Making:
- Sews complete garments for the Product Development group.
- This includes first samples, production samples and duplicate samples.
- Garment construction includes shirts, pants, aprons, chef jackets, and other garments.
- Assists Seamstress group with alternations to support production workload, if needed.
Essential Functions – Both roles:
- Adopts efficient work practices and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Makes recommendations to improve processes and internal practices
- Upholds Chef Works Core Values
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent experience
2. Ten or more years' previous experience in fabric cutting and sample making to include the following:
a. Fabric cutting of a wide variety of fabrics and trims
b. Working knowledge of fabrics, linings and trims
c. Demonstrated proficiency with garment construction
d. Equipment:
i. Overlock machine
ii. Blind stitch machine
iii. Single needle machine
iv. Industrial steam iron with boiler
v. Scissors, seam ripper and measuring tape
3. Demonstrated strong hand-eye coordination and a high degree of manual dexterity
4. Demonstrated ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of quality
5. Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
6. Ability to work in a team environment
7. Must be able to read / understand basic English instructions and understand and speak basic English
8. Knowledge of pattern making preferred
9. Ability to remain organized and maintain cleanliness of the work environment
Physical Requirements:
Occasional lifting of 15 pounds or less (less than 15% of the time) generally at waist level, some above/below waist, none above shoulders. Must be able to stand at a cutting table for long periods of time (up to 70%) and perform seated work at a sewing machine or other related machine for extended periods of time. Requires standing up for 70% of the time. Some use of computer required.
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