Sample Sewer

Summary of Position:

The Sample Sewer is responsible for accurately sewing and finishing first prototypes through production approval/fit samples within acceptable timeframes.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with manufacturing group including, fabric cutter, pattern maker, and technical design to create apparel samples of newly created designs.
• Compare pattern to cut apparel samples to ensure they match, ensuring the prototype is consistent in size, measurement, and feel.
• Sew the sample garment accurately using proper machinery and tools. Discuss any sewing problems with the pattern maker and troubleshoot as team for root cause analyses and corrections.
• Add finishing touches and trims to sample garments (press, steam, sew labels, buttons, etc.) accurately as indicated on the specification and tech pack by the required deadline.
• Discuss sewing techniques with pattern maker if no sew by sample is provided.
• Additional responsibilities as needed, and additional production projects.
• Other duties, tasks and projects as assigned

Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities):

• Knowledge of sewing different fabrics and weights; twill, canvas, and vinyl fabrics, and other varieties of materials.
• Extensive experience in effectively and safely operating the following sewing machinery with limited supervision, including but not limited to the following sewing machines: single needle, double needle, 4-thread and 5-thread overlock, coverstitch, flatlock, buttonhole, keyhole and bartack machines, etc. Additional non sewing machinery to complete sample such as scissors, etc.
• High level of workmanship, attention to detail, with sense of urgency and sensitive to deadlines

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Work environment:

• Warehouse environment –  exposure to changes in temperature

• Subject to noise – when working near machinery and/or vehicles
• Subject to hazards – including proximity to moving mechanical parts and vehicles

Physical Demands:

• Sitting – 75% daily (depending on machine designation)
• Standing or walking – 25% daily (depending on machine designation)
• Visual acuity (20/40 – correctable by glasses/contacts)
• Repetitive motions
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to grasp and perform fine manipulations with hands.
• Ability to reach and squat.

Travel:None

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous industrial sewing machine operation

*Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.