dressmaker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Tasks:

• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications.
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required.
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand.
• Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit.
• Mark, cut and sew fabric.
• Use sewing guides and tension devices.

Area of work experience:

• Repair.
• Tailoring.
• Fabrication.

Area of specialization:

Seamstress.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Hardworking.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

Parking available.

Support for youths:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.