Presser

Joseph Abboud; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailored Brands in the United States seeks a reliable Presser to join our production team. You will operate industrial steam presses and related equipment to press garments to meet specs and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with garment pressing, tailoring, or dry-cleaning, strong attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and dependable attendance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Garment pressing or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience using industrial pressing machines preferred.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial steam presses, irons, and related pressing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Press garment components and finished garments according to production specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect garments for wrinkles, puckering, stains, and other defects before and after pressing.
• Ensure proper shaping and finishing of garments to achieve a professional appearance.
• Maintain production quotas while meeting quality expectations.
• Handle garments carefully to prevent damage during the pressing process.
• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, or production problems to the supervisor.
• Follow established work instructions, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Assist with other production-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Garment pressing experience

Industrial pressing machines

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

Tailored Brands is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear and a broad selection of business casual offerings. The company aims to help its customers love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through a convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites. The company’s brands include Joseph Abboud, Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion. At Tailored Brands, we value differences and know they make us better. We are always working to make our Company a more diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work.

About The Job

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Presser to join our production team. This position is responsible for pressing and finishing garments throughout various stages of production to ensure they meet company quality standards and customer specifications. This position utilizes industrial pressing equipment to remove wrinkles, shape garments, and prepare finished products for inspection and shipment. The ideal candidate will have experience operating industrial pressing machines, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

What You’ll Do | Key Accountabilities

• Operate industrial steam presses, irons, and related pressing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Press garment components and finished garments according to production specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect garments for wrinkles, puckering, stains, and other defects before and after pressing.
• Ensure proper shaping and finishing of garments to achieve a professional appearance.
• Maintain production quotas while meeting quality expectations.
• Handle garments carefully to prevent damage during the pressing process.
• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, or production problems to the supervisor.
• Follow established work instructions, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Assist with other production-related duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Previous garment pressing, tailoring, dry-cleaning, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience using industrial pressing machines is strongly preferred
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required

Other Duties: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reporting – Working Relationships

• Reports directly to Supervisor

Work Environment

• Manufacturing or production facility environment
• Fast-paced work setting with production deadlines
• May involve exposure to fabric dust, machine noise, and moving equipment

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Frequent use of hands and repetitive hand motions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits

The starting salary for this position is $15.50 – $17.50 and may increase to $20.75 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual’s skills, background, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.