Apparel Quality Leader & Garment Technician

Alinta Apparel; Gosford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alinta Apparel is seeking an experienced Apparel Quality & Garment Technician to join our QC team in a fast-paced school uniform and clothing manufacturing environment. You will oversee quality from design to delivery, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to uphold our standards.

The role focuses on coordinating samples, embroidery, lab dips and product documentation, inspecting fabrics, trims and construction, and driving continual improvements across production.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in fashion QA/garment technician and/or extensive knowledge in a related industry.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a QA and/or garment technician role within apparel manufacturing.
• Advanced technical knowledge of garment construction, pattern making and grading.
• Strong understanding of industry quality standards and labelling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and respond to enquiries regarding samples, production and quality requirements.
• Coordinate sample orders, including prototypes, embroidery, lab dips and loom samples.
• Review lab dips, loom samples, pre-production samples and bulk production garments against approved standards.
• Conduct and coordinate wash testing, fabric assessments and third-party laboratory testing where required.
• Review supplier quality control reports and provide feedback, approvals and corrective actions.

Skills

QA Garment Tech

Quality Assurance

Embroidery & Branding

MS365 Suite

Time Management

Education

Fashion QA/Garment Technician

Tools

Embroidery Digitising

Lab Testing Coordination

Job description

Alinta Apparel is seeking an experienced Apparel Quality & Garment Technician to join our QC team in a fast-paced school uniform and clothing manufacturing environment. You will oversee quality from design to delivery, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to uphold our standards.

The role focuses on coordinating samples, embroidery, lab dips and product documentation, inspecting fabrics, trims and construction, and driving continual improvements across production.