Tailor

Job description / Role

-    Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducts visual and measurements tests; rejects and returns unacceptable materials
-    Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducts visual and measurement tests; communicates required adjustments to production supervisor/manager.
-    Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; calls for repairs.
-    Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
-    Maintains accurate and current account information on the customer.
-    Match the product description on the order to the supplied material.
-    Check the design # on the order making sure it matches the design # on the sequence sheet provided.
-    Proofs and initials production sheets confirming accuracy.
-    Performs other duties that support the tailoring unit, embroidery/heat press operations.
-    Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
-    Monitors and inventories costume shop supplies.
-    Labels and bar-codes costumes for long term storage.
-    Makes patterns for facings and linings based on directions supplied.
-    Maintains safe, healthy, clean and hazard free work environment by continuously monitoring fabric store, cutting room, and stitching floor, finishing, and packing sections. 
-    Immediately report all broken or malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards to the appropriate person for corrective action.
-    Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
-    Support an environment of continuous improvement by making suggestions and implementing where possible.

Requirements

-    Minimum 5-years’ experience as a tailor or similar apparel technical background; garment construction and finishing.
-    High School plus vocational or other technical school, certification, training, or apprenticeship is required.
-    Good English verbal communication skills and adequate written communication skills.
-    Thorough understanding of garment manufacturing and current/upcoming trends.
-    Knowledge of textiles and fabrics - Expert knowledge of fabric limitations and standard tailoring concepts, procedures, and practices
-    Proven skills in sewing, tailoring and textile repair - Strong understanding of both men’s women’s alterations, fittings, & garment composition.
-    Must be knowledgeable in adding new materials to all types of garments.
-    Knows how to use all types of marking tools (rulers, hem markers & chalk)
-    Math skills for measuring, and adjusting patterns needed.
-    Must be able to pass mechanical aptitude and color hue test.
-    Ability to discern color variations in thread, eye for detail and quality of focus.

About the Company

A leading airline in UAE.