Who We Are:

Top of Production Sample Maker:

Sew the design following the Pre-Production Sample to create a complete garment in order to pinpoint any problems before the completed sample goes to bulk production.

What you’ll do:

• Draw thread through guides, tensions, and needles; Replace and re thread needles and bobbins
• Adjust machine functions according to fabric type
• Follow design patterns and create a complete garment while identifying any problems
• Inspect samples to ensure quality
• Detect and report any errors
• Perform basic maintenance on sewing machines and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Work cooperatively with the team lead and independently manage workflow, reporting any production issues w/ management.
• Flexible to take additional tasks as assigned

What you’ll need:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred
• 2-3 years of Top of Production Sample Maker Experience Knowledge, Skills required
• Knowledge of Garment/Apparel manufacturing industry required. Must have experience following patterns on how to execute an operation
• Experience handling different types of fabric and materials such as crepe, chiffons, silks and rayons
• Experience with performing invisible zippers, baby hems, plackets, pockets, shirring, and/or welt pockets
• Experience working with all types of products including jackets, coats, dresses, pants, tops and accessories
• Knowledge of different sewing machines like single / double needle sewing machines, coverstitch, triple needle coverstitch machines
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary
• Ability to follow all ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by the company and the department
• Ability to work independently
• Highly detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with peers and management.
• Ability to read English

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. for short distances.
• Perform frequent repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions, sitting for long periods of time, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pulling and pushing.
• Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).
• Work Setting: Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Hourly, Non-exempt: $18-21/hr DOE

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Paid vacation, sick, holidays & volunteer time-off for eligible employees
• Mission based company + casual and entrepreneurial work environment
• Clothing discount, dog-friendly office, company events + parties and much more
• 401K with company match

The Reformation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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