Seamstress/Tailor

GALLS Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

GALLS, LLC, the nation's leading supplier of uniforms and equipment for public safety, seeks a hands-on Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) to alter uniforms and gear for our customers.

You will take measurements, mark garments, operate heat presses, and sew alterations with precision to ensure a perfect fit while meeting production deadlines. Training is provided; previous alterations experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in alterations preferred; training provided.
• Experience with industrial sewing machines preferred; training provided.
• Ability to read work instructions in English.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods and lift as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and identify customer needs per work instructions.
• Take measurements and mark garments for alterations.
• Operate heat press safely.
• Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments.
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading measurements

Sewing

Industrial sewing

Quality focus

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Heat press

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

GALLS, LLC is the largest and fastest-growing supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals , with a national presence in more than 80 locations. With over 50 years in the industry, it is easy to see why. We are PROUD to s erve America’s public safety professionals by providing the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment , and solutions combined with great customer service.

As a Tailor/Seamstress (Production Associate) at GALLS, you will be hands‑on, altering the uniforms and equipment of our nation’s Public Safety professionals. You will ensure all measurements and fittings are completed properly, accurately, and efficiently so they can wear the uniform proudly. At GALLS, we are PROUD to Serve, and it all starts on our Production and Value‑Added Service Team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Read and accurately identify the customer’s needs per the Work Instruction Document
• Take necessary measurements and mark garments for alterations, with the ability to problem‑solve individual sizing issues
• Operate a heat press safely and efficiently
• Perform uniform sewing, alterations, and embellishments with accuracy and efficiency, to include taking up stride, lengthening/shortening tails on shirts, tapering shirts, adjusting waists, hemming trousers, mending tears, replacing zippers, applying patches, applying name strips, applying striping, and applying patches
• Operate industrial sewing machinery and meet production deadlines
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Previous experience in Alterations preferred. GALLS will train!
• Well‑versed in industrial Sewing machines, preferred. GALLS will train!
• Ability to effectively read/receive work instructions in English
• Extremely detail‑oriented and quality‑focused – you’re not happy with mistakes
• Solid communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch, twist, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation

WHAT YOU SEND OUR WAY

• Your resume, highlighting your education, experience, and skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest