Curtis Blue Line Embroidery Specialist/Sewer Seamstress

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

This is a dual role consisting of the following responsibilities:

• Embroidering uniforms, hats, outerwear, and other accessories.
• Repairing, altering and adding accessory items to uniforms and outerwear.

Duties and Responsibilities to include:

• Mark and set up garments in hoops for embroidery.
• Follow established designs and specifications, and create new designs and specifications as necessary.
• Follow established processes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate embroidery logs.
• Assist with the check-in of new thread, materials, hardware, etc.
• Calibrate and set up embroidery machines.
• Sew utilizing all available industrial sewing machines.
• Perform repairs and alterations and add accessory items to uniforms and outerwear.
• Use handheld hardware and tools as necessary.
• Maintain accurate sewing logs.
• Assist with the check-in of new fabric, materials, hardware, etc.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines
• Assist with material inventory counts.
• Communicate with sewing lead and/or facility manager to reorder materials and supplies.
• Assist with facility cleaning.
• Cooperate and share information with team members.
• Train team members as requested by the store manager.
• Other duties as assigned by management to address and provide effective support of company mission, values and goals.

Requirements

Pre-requisite Core Competencies

• Capable of following established designs and specifications.
• Capable of lifting and handling elements that can weigh up to 10 pounds each.
• Embroidery machine operation.
• Knowledge of embroidery machines/software/principals
• Knowledge of computers and design software
• Willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Strong work ethic.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Self-starter with willingness to do whatever is necessary to support the team.
• Demonstrated good judgement and a high degree of integrity.
• A history of continuing professional and personal development.

Skills Required

• Strong hooping and embroidery ability.
• Strong sewing ability.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team oriented and respectful.
• Strong attention to detail.

Experience Required

• Proven embroidery experience.
• Work history in sewing.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Work history in embroidery on various machines.
• Working in an environment where meeting quick turnaround times is critical.
• Knowledge and experience with various fabrics and materials.

Experience Preferred

• Experience with various industrial embroidery machines.
• Experience with various industrial sewing machines.

About Us:

Curtis Blue Line is the Law Enforcement Division of L.N. Curtis and sons, a privately held family owned corporation established in 1929. Curtis Blue Line supplies law enforcement agencies with uniforms and equipment from 9 retail centers in the Western United States. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, retail centers are located in Salt Lake City, Utah; West Sacramento, CA; Dublin, CA; Santa Fe Springs, CA; Kent, WA; Tigard, OR; Boise, ID, Gilbert, AZ, and Centennial, CO. First class service and friendly relationship oriented sales are a priority for all team members of Curtis Blue Line.

L.N. Curtis & sons is 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 participates 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.

Salary Description

$18-$19/hourly