Alterations Technician - 1st Shift

Tyndale Company, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays and floating holiday

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid onsite + remote options

Job summary

Tyndale Company, Inc. is seeking a full-time Alterations Technician to join our Embellishments team in Houston, TX. You’ll apply sewing and alterations expertise to customize and repair garments to meet high quality standards, including hems, zippers, patches, and reflective tape.

The role is on-site in our North Houston distribution center, 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Strong attention to detail and experience with industrial sewing equipment are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Extensive sewing experience required.
• Experience in alterations required.
• Experience & proficiency with industrial sewing equipment required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read a measuring tape.
• Familiarity with hand tools to remove zippers.
• Electric fabric cutters experience is a plus.
• Sewing tasks include hems, zippers, patches and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of sewing and alterations.
• Verify orders and check merchandise for correct size, style, and color.
• Prepare work according to required alteration.
• Hem/sew garments using appropriate machines.
• Identify components needed to complete repairs/customizations.
• Apply patches and reflective tape as needed.
• Install snaps using proper equipment.
• Notify supervisor of quality or ticket issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sewing expertise

Alterations experience

Attention to detail

Reading tape measure

Zipper installation

Education

High School diploma preferred

Tools

Industrial sewing equipment

Job description

Tyndale is looking for a full time experienced Alterations Technician to join our Embellishments team. In this hands‑on role, you’ll use your sewing and alterations expertise to customize and repair specialty garments to meet our customers’ exact specifications and Tyndale’s high standards for quality. From hemming and sleeve alterations to zipper replacements, patches, reflective tape, and other garment repairs, you’ll play an important role in ensuring every garment is customer‑ready, accurate, and professionally finished. If you have strong attention to detail, experience with industrial sewing equipment, and take pride in quality craftsmanship, this is a great opportunity to bring your skills to a growing company with opportunities for advancement.

Our embellishments team works onsite five (5) days a week, M‑F in our North Houston, TX distribution center, working 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

About Tyndale

The Tyndale Company is a privately held, consecutive Top Workplace winner recognized in both the Greater Philadelphia and Houston markets, and an industry‑leading national supplier of arc‑rated flame‑resistant clothing (FRC) to the energy sector, including utilities, oil and gas, transportation, chemical manufacturing, and NFPA 70E markets. We’re a family‑owned business providing a retail‑style apparel experience to hundreds of thousands of energy workers across the US and Canada. We’re the leading distributor of innovative FRC solutions, and the largest industrial supplier of Carhartt FR, Ariat FR, and Wrangler FR clothing.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of sewing and alterations;
• Verify orders: Check merchandise for the correct size, style, color, etc.;
• Prep the work according to what alteration is required;
• Hem/Sew Garments as needed, using overlock and single needle sewing machines or hemming machines.
• Identify the appropriate components to be used to complete the repairs/customizations;
• Apply patches, Reflective Tape and sew on garments when necessary.
• Install snaps utilizing the appropriate equipment.
• Notify the team Supervisor of any issues that may arise, including garment quality, pick ticket accuracy, etc.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred
• Extensive sewing experience required.
• Experience in alterations required;
• Experience & proficiency with industrial sewing equipment required;
• Excellent Attention to Detail;
• Ability to read a measuring tape;
• Familiarity with & competency in using hand tools to remove zippers;
• Prior use of electric hand tools (fabric cutters) a plus;
• The sewing skills required include hemming pants to the correct inseam, shortening sleeves, placing zippers in pant legs, and a variety of other sewing operations that involve the customization and repair of garments—replacing broken zippers, patching, re‑sewing belt loops, etc.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Working conditions are designed to ensure your comfort and productivity in a pleasant, temperature‑controlled room warehouse environment. Expectations include sitting at lengths of time, handling sharp objects such as scissors and sewing needles, and potentially lifting boxes weighing a maximumof20 lbs or less without assistance.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive premiums. Paid parental leave. Mental health support through an EAP and partial reimbursement on copays, fertility support, and robust wellness programs with annual reimbursements.
• Work-Life Balance: Many positions with Tyndale offer hybrid onsite + remote work schedules, generous PTO, paid holidays + a floating holiday, and more.
• Financial Compensation: Competitive salary, 401(k) with matching, and bonus opportunities.
• Career Growth & Development: Training/certification/tuition reimbursement programs and demonstrated paths for knowledge share and internal promotion opportunity.
• Culture & Perks: Family‑owned values, award winning culture, team‑engagement events, casual dress code, company‑sponsored charitable events and activities, and an inclusive workplace that values collaboration and integrity.
• Safety: As part of our commitment to safety and comfort, all Distribution Center members receive an annual footwear stipend to purchase high‑quality, work‑appropriate shoes. This ensures our team is equipped with the right gear to stay safe, supported, and productive on the job.