Assistant Garment Technician

Georges Apparel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Midford in Sydney is hiring a Garment Technician to join our design and production team. You will work closely with Product Developers, Graphic Designers, Suppliers and Account Managers to deliver quality samples and ensure specs are met.

Responsibilities include measuring and inspecting proto and pre-production samples, maintaining measurement charts, communicating with vendors, and supporting development workflows. Suitable for 1–2 years' experience in apparel production or QA.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and effective communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Measure, inspect, and log incoming proto samples, Salesman samples and Pre Production samples.
• Assist with fit sessions, record precise notes from product developers and update technical specifications.
• Maintain and update measurement charts and mandatory manufacturing details of products.
• Maintain communication with vendors in construction, measurements, fit and quality notes for offshore manufacturing and in-house manufacturing.
• Assist with returns analysis and check garment workmanship against Midford standards.
• Assist the team in all aspect of product development when require and any other duties as required within the business.
• QC and Technical Design aspects to ensure Midford products meet appropriate quality requirements and customers expectations.
• Customer returns documented and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Measure, inspect, and log incoming proto samples, Salesman samples and Pre Production samples.
• Assist with returns analysis and check garment workmanship against Midford standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Since 1946 Midford has provided Australian schools and students with quality school wear and uniform supply solutions. Midford has always been a leader in the Australian school wear market. It is our goal to continue to provide market leading uniform and supply solutions well into the future.

About the Role

Midford is looking for a talented and motivated Garment Technician to join our creative and dedicated team. We are seeking an energetic, efficient, team orientated individual to provide creative solutions for a diverse range of projects. Working closely with Product Developers, Graphic Designers, Suppliers and Account Managers you must have strong attention to detail and be an effective communicator.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Measure, inspect, and log incoming proto samples, Salesman samples and Pre Production samples.

Assist with fit sessions, record precise notes from product developers and update technical specifications.

Maintain and update measurement charts and mandatory manufacturing details of products.

Maintain communication with vendors in construction, measurements, fit and quality notes for offshore manufacturing and in-house manufacturing.

Assist with returns analysis and check garment workmanship against Midford standards.

Assist the team in all aspect of product development when require and any other duties as required within the business.

QC and Technical Design aspects to ensure Midford products meet appropriate quality requirements and customers expectations.

Customer returns documented and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

Skills and experience

1 – 2 years in apparel production, quality assurance or technical assistant experience (preferred).

QC and Technical Design aspects to ensure Midford products meet appropriate quality requirements and customers expectations.

Basic understanding of garment construction, grading and fabrics is essential.

Knowledge in pattern making and grading in outerwear for both children and adults is an advantage.

Knowledge in Microsoft Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.

Proactive and able to work unsupervised.