Tailor

Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Health and retirement benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats is seeking a Professional Tailor to measure customers, mark garments, and execute alterations with high accuracy. You will handle shortening, tapering, resizing, zipper replacements, patches, and repairs, while ensuring timely delivery and quality.

The role requires expert sewing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. A team-oriented mindset and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional tailoring, sewing, and garment alteration experience.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and alteration techniques.
• Ability to accurately take measurements and perform fittings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Measure customers and mark garments for alterations.
• Perform alterations including shortening, tapering, resizing, zipper replacement, patching, and repairs.
• Conduct fittings and make adjustment recommendations.
• Operate sewing machines, pressing equipment, and other tailoring tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect garments before and after alterations to ensure quality standards are met.
• Press and finish garments to provide a professional appearance.
• Communicate alteration requirements and completion timelines with customers and team members.
• Maintain accurate records of customer orders and alteration details.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship and speed of work.

Skills

Tailoring expertise

Attention to detail

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Position Summary

• Measure customers and mark garments for alterations.
• Perform alterations including shortening, tapering, resizing, zipper replacement, patching, and repairs.
• Conduct fittings and make adjustment recommendations.
• Operate commercial sewing machines, pressing equipment, and other tailoring tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect garments before and after alterations to ensure quality standards are met.
• Press and finish garments to provide a professional appearance.
• Communicate alteration requirements and completion timelines with customers and team members.
• Maintain accurate records of customer orders and alteration details.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship and speed of work.

Our Professional Tailors are responsible for altering, repairing, fitting, and finishing garments to meet customer specifications and quality standards. This position requires professional sewing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide excellent customer service while ensuring garments are completed accurately and on time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Measure customers and mark garments for alterations.
• Perform alterations including shortening, tapering, resizing, zipper replacement, patching, and repairs.
• Conduct fittings and make adjustment recommendations.
• Operate commercial sewing machines, pressing equipment, and other tailoring tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect garments before and after alterations to ensure quality standards are met.
• Press and finish garments to provide a professional appearance.
• Communicate alteration requirements and completion timelines with customers and team members.
• Maintain accurate records of customer orders and alteration details.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Meet production deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship and speed of work.

Qualifications

• Professional tailoring, sewing, and garment alteration experience.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and alteration techniques.
• Ability to accurately take measurements and perform fittings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to use sewing machines, scissors, irons, and other tailoring equipment safely.
• Good vision for detailed work.

Work Environment

• Frequent interaction with customers and team members
• Production deadlines

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills; must be able to read English
• Professional appearance and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable
• Criminal background check required
• 18 years or older

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Health and retirement benefits (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.