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Sample Machinist
Job summary
A clothing retailer seeks an experienced individual for sample garment production. The role requires expertise in ladieswear, attention to detail, and proficiency with all garment types. Candidates must have strong sewing skills and be able to operate industrial machines, while working under pressure to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate is responsible and self-motivated, with good interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- Proven work experience in ladieswear with different fabrics.
- Ability to understand and read patterns.
- Must be punctual, driven, and able to work under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Produce sample garments according to quality standards.
- Assemble garments following designer instructions.
- Liaise with patternmakers regarding discrepancies.
Skills
Tools
- To produce a sample garment according to quality standards and requirements with simplified construction methods, on time quickly.
- Assemble the sample garment from beginning to end following fabric, colour and size instructions from designer and patternmaker.
- Laise with the patternmakers regarding garment construction and any pattern discrepancies or fabric problems. Advise the designer/patternmaker/ labour clerk regarding the best way to construct a sample. Discuss any “tweaks” to the design instructions before the garment goes into production.
- Collect trims required for the sample garment
- Carry out an other machining of finishing work as required by the sample Room Manager.
- Must be able to press a garment to give it a “finished” appearance.
- Proven work experience in ladieswear, with all types of fabrics and designs
- The ability to work accurately with a high attention to detail.
- To be responsible, reliable, and self-motivated
- Excellent attendance record
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team with excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Must be able to read and write.
- The ability to understand (read) a pattern, sketch and information is very important.
- Must be able to sew all types of garments (e.g. pants, tops, skirt, dress, jackets) and fabrics (e.g. woven, knits).
- Must be able to operate all types of industrial machines and know what they are used for (understand construction of garments).
- Must be able to solve problems by involving the relevant people.
- Must have knowledge about quality standards of garments and that it is production friendly.
- Must be punctual, driven and have good communication skills.
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to cut various fabrics from Wovens to knits an added advantage.
Weekly Pay run
Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Candidates that enhance the diversity of the team will be given preference, in line with our Employment Equity plan.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.