Seemstres/sewing machinist

Keirden Dry Cleaners; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Keirden Dry Cleaners & Alterations in Strathpine is seeking an experienced Sewing Machinist / Alterations Specialist for a full-time position. You will work on a variety of alterations, repairs and fittings, delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

You will join a small, family-owned business that values pride in workmanship, with easy access in Strathpine and free onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as sewing machinist, tailor, or alterations specialist.
• Strong practical skills across a broad range of garments and fabrics.
• Experience with suits, formalwear, bridalwear or detailed construction is valued.
• Experience with industrial sewing equipment and finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of clothing alterations, repairs and fittings.
• Consult with customers about fit, options, pricing and turnaround times.
• Pin, measure, mark and record alteration instructions clearly.
• Complete high-quality alterations including hems, seams, zips and buttons.
• Ensure finished garments meet quality standards and are neatly pressed.

Skills

Sewing machinist

Alterations

Fabric fitting

Customer service

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Overlockers

Blind hemmers

Job description

Keirden Dry Cleaners & Alterations is growing gangbusters, and we're looking for an experienced full-time Sewing Machinist / Alterations Specialist to join our busy Strathpine store.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled alterationist, tailor or sewing machinist who takes genuine pride in quality workmanship and enjoys helping customers look and feel their best. You'll be joining a thriving, family-owned and operated local business where alterations are a valued and growing part of what we do - not an afterthought.

Located in an easy-to-access Strathpine position, the role offers free onsite parking, a convenient commute, a friendly team, and steady, varied work.

Keirden Dry Cleaners & Alterations is growing gangbusters, and we're looking for an experienced full-time Sewing Machinist / Alterations Specialist to join our busy Strathpine store.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled alterationist, tailor or sewing machinist who takes genuine pride in quality workmanship and enjoys helping customers look and feel their best. You'll be joining a thriving, family-owned and operated local business where alterations are a valued and growing part of what we do - not an afterthought.

Located in an easy-to-access Strathpine position, the role offers free onsite parking, a convenient commute, a friendly team, and steady, varied work.

The role

You will handle a wide range of clothing alterations, repairs and fittings, from everyday hems and zip replacements through to suits, formalwear and bridal garments.

Your day will include:

• Consulting with customers about fit, alteration options, pricing and turnaround times

• Pinning, measuring, marking and recording clear alteration instructions

• Completing high-quality alterations and repairs, including hems, tapering, seam adjustments, waist alterations, sleeves, zips, buttons, patching and general mending

• Working with a variety of fabrics and garment types, including businesswear, formalwear and occasionwear

• Using industrial sewing machines, overlockers, blind hemmers and pressing equipment safely and efficiently

• Checking each finished garment for measurements, symmetry, stitch quality and professional pressing before it is returned to the customer

• Managing work by promised due date and helping ensure every job is accurately ticketed and easy to locate

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe alterations workspace

• Supporting our front-counter team with basic alteration enquiries and helping build their confidence in taking simple alteration jobs

About you

You will be a confident, capable sewing professional who enjoys delivering excellent work and customer service. You understand that an alteration is personal- customers are trusting you with garments that may be important, expensive or sentimental.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a sewing machinist, tailor, dressmaker or alterations specialist

• Strong practical skills across a broad range of garments, fabrics and repair types

• Confidence completing hems, tapering, taking garments in or out, zip replacements, sleeve work, waist adjustments and general repairs

• Experience with suits, formalwear, bridalwear or detailed garment construction is highly regarded

• Competence using industrial sewing machines, an overlocker and blind hemmer

• A sharp eye for detail, fit, finish and garment presentation

• Friendly, clear customer-service and communication skills

• Confidence pinning, measuring, quoting and setting realistic expectations with customers

• Good organisation and the ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines

• A reliable, team-first attitude and commitment to workplace safety

Experience in a dry-cleaning, laundry, retail alterations or tailoring environment would be highly regarded, but we value strong alteration skills and the right attitude above all else.

Why join Keirden?

• Full-time, stable role in a growing part of our business

• Busy and varied workload- no two days are the same

• Easy Strathpine location with free parking

• Join a successful, family-owned and operated Queensland business

• Work with a supportive team that values quality, accountability and customer care

• Opportunity to develop specialist skills in formalwear, bridal alterations, tailoring, repairs and more

• Be part of a business that invests in better systems, workflow and customer service

• A workplace where your craftsmanship is recognised and directly contributes to business growth

If you are an experienced sewing machinist or alterations specialist looking for a secure full-time role in a friendly, growing local business, we would love to hear from you.