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Curtis PPE Care specializes in the inspection, cleaning, and repair of personal protective ensembles (PPE) and ensemble elements used for structural, wildland, industrial, and aviation firefighting applications. Curtis PPE Care also serves as a highly skilled resource for aftermarket alterations, modifications and accessories for PPE and ensemble elements. Providing support services for personal protective ensembles is our only business, and we take great pride in doing it well.
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Sewer Seamstress to join our Curtis PPE Care team in Santa Fe Springs. This role is focused on repairing, altering, and adding accessory items to PPE elements, as well as producing finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, and gear bags.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform repairs and alterations and add accessory items to personal protective ensemble elements.
- Follow established patterns and specifications, as well as create new patterns and specifications as necessary.
- Contribute to the production of finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, shrouds, gear bags and other items.
- Alter sizing on uniforms.
- Sew utilizing all available industrial sewing machines.
- Remove and install patches on uniforms.
- Learn NFPA 1851 and other industry standards and how they relate to our processes and procedures.
- Maintain accurate sewing logs.
- Assist with the check-in of new fabric, materials, hardware, etc.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring
Must Have Skills
- Strong sewing ability.
- Professional experience with heavy fabric and hardware.
- Professional data entry experience.
- Ability to lift and handle 50 pounds.
Must Have Soft Skills
- Strong work ethic with proven attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and be flexible.
- Demonstrated good judgement and a high degree of integrity.
- Self-starter with willingness to do whatever is necessary to support the team.
Nice to Have
- Experience with various industrial sewing machines.
- Experience with pattern creation.
- Shipping and receiving.
- Inspection and laundering of clothing.
- Pattern reading.
- Industrial stitching skills using, walking-foot, industrial style, sewing equipment is instrumental to the success of this role.
Work Perks
- We currently offer a generous benefit package to all of our regular full-time employees, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – health and dependent care
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits
- Wellness plan
About Us
CURTIS PPE Care operates six service centers in the Western United States: Henderson, NV, Dublin, CA, Santa Fe Springs, CA, Kent, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Phoenix, AZ.
L.N. Curtis & sons and Curtis PPE are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons and Curtis PPE participate in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at https://www.lncurtis.com/careers.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrsupport@lncurtis.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have with sewing?
- Please describe your sewing experience.
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
