Uniforms & Textiles Sewing Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Sewing Machine Operator within the Environmental Management Service. The role involves sewing, hemming and repairing uniforms to maintain clean, serviceable items; alterations that preserve original fit; and assisting with laundry and linen operations.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with rotation weekends and holidays. The position falls under the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, with duties aligned to uniform

Qualifications

• Experience sewing, hemming and repairing uniforms to keep items clean and in good condition.
• Ability to alter uniforms without changing basic cut or fit of item.
• Assist Laundry staff with movement and washing of linen and data collection for reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform sewing, hemming, and repair of uniforms; align and position material and mend items with topstitching on pockets, linens and textiles.
• Make alterations to uniform apparel without changing basic cut or fit; support Laundry Supervisor in program compliance.
• Inventory specialty items, monitor par levels, collaborate with ScrubEx and AlEx machine users; assist with linen movement and washing.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Sewing Machine Operator within the Environmental Management Service. The role involves sewing, hemming and repairing uniforms to maintain clean, serviceable items; alterations that preserve original fit; and assisting with laundry and linen operations.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with rotation weekends and holidays. The position falls under the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, with duties aligned to uniform