Title: FABRIC WORKER FULL TIME - 35+ hrs/wk Location: United States-Maryland-Annapolis Job Number: 220002HF Job Summary : Performs work involved in sewing, measuring and marking material, repairing and mending clothing. May also perform customer service counter work. Duties and Responsibilities : Performs all or a combination of the following representative functions - Marks garment at designated point to indicate locations for pockets buttonholes buttons or other trimmings. Aligns and pins garment together for sewing. Forwards to appropriate section for finishing alteration. Performs simple garment alterations and repairs such as doing simple hand stitching on inside of garments and trimming excess material from seam edges as assigned. Affixes medals ribbons badges devices ratings etc. Measures the correct placement of items to be affixed marks trims bastes and presses upon completion. Mounts medals and sews items on uniform as appropriate. Receives from patrons garments to be cleaned, computes cost, and issues receipt, tickets articles received by date name description and type of service (regular or special)required. Bags articles for pick-up. Receives articles and delivery tickets from contractors Dry Cleaning Service. Checks ticket numbers against file copy. Files articles on rail in alphabetical and numerical order. Operates a sewing machine and maintains working area in clean and orderly condition. May operate a cash register Performs other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL EFFORT Sits or stands for long periods with continual movement of hands feet arms and fingers in placing material in position. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in well-lighted and ventilated areas. Subject to punctures cuts and other minor injuries from pins and sharp instruments Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE One year of experience that provided the applicant with knowledge and skill to carry out basic modifications alterations and repair of clothing. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE One year of experience that provided the applicant with the knowledge and skill in the use of a sewing machine to perform alternations and repairs to garments such as pinning and basting trimming lengthening and shortening sleeves taking in and letting out waists of jackets replacing zippers lowering collars replacing pockets shortening and lengthening pants tapering skirts sewing on ratings and stripes etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Usually stands stoops bends and kneels to measure and mark items being altered. Sits for long periods of time while operating sewing machine or doing hand sewing. Continual use of hands arms and fingers is required in sewing and using shears.
