Fabric Quality Inspector

Carole Fabrics; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, in partnership with Carole Fabrics, seeks an Inspector 1 to ensure draperies meet exacting quality standards. You will verify measurements, inspect hems and pattern alignment, and document any necessary repairs.

The role emphasizes careful inspection, precise use of tape measures, and adherence to ticketed instructions. The position offers an hourly wage and opportunities for training, with a team-focused environment that values accuracy, accountability, and career growth in a

Qualifications

• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• General knowledge of fabric materials and finishes.
• Ability to operate production equipment used in drapery inspection.
• Ability to handle basic hand tools during inspections.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished draperies to ensure quality standards and correct measurements.
• Verify hems, pattern alignment, and identify repairs with documented work tickets.
• Hang drapes on inspection racks and clamp securely using pneumatic clamps.
• Check for flaws, pattern match and fabric defects; ensure correct lengths at seams.
• Document inspections and coordinate with areas for required repairs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Tape measure

Fabric knowledge

Production equipment

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry. We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview

The Inspector 1 is responsible for inspecting finished draperies to ensure they meet quality standards. This includes checking for flaws, verifying correct measurements, inspecting hems and pattern alignment, and ensuring any necessary repairs are identified and documented.

What you'll do

• Handling all drapes that are to be quality checked
• Hang drapes on inspection racks and clamp with pneumatic clamps
• Checking for flaws, pattern match, grease or other defect in material
• Checking work tickets for special instruction
• Checking bottom and side hems for fullness and to see if sewn correctly
• Must be able to use judgment and make decisions when necessary
• Have all repairs sent back to each area by making a repair work ticket
• Checks the widths, length and returns before folding
• Removes all staples from side hems and checks to see if it is sewn correctly
• At times, removes pins from bottom hems
• Measures each side and at seams for correct length
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Who you are

• High school graduate
• Able to use and read tape measure
• General knowledge of fabric
• Ability to use production equipment
• Ability to use hand tools

  What's in it for you?

  • Hourly base salary range: $13 hourly
  • A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
  • Time off with pay
  • 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and product discounts

  Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential. Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.