Seamstress in Indianapolis, Indiana at MES Life Safety

About Us

Established in 2001, MES is the nation’s largest provider of PPE, fire apparatus, uniforms, and services to first responders. With over 25 locations, MES is the most trusted source of equipment and service for firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs. Our dedicated team of over 300 sales representatives and certified service technicians allows us to bring unparalleled quality and service to our industry. MES supports its customers with innovative digital commerce solutions and a nationwide warehousing system with three strategically located hubs that carry thousands of products representing the best brands on the market.

MES offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. MES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

MES will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment screening.

Job Description Summary:

MES is seeking a Seamstress that efficiently performs uniform sewing, alternations, and embellishments, including tapering shirts, adjusting waists, hemming trousers, placing zippers, adding pant stripes, applying patches, name strips, and stripes. The specialist should be skilled in various sewing techniques, fabrics, and the use of embroidery machines, combining tailoring skills with the ability to create intricate designs on textiles.

Seamstress Role and Responsibilities:

• Read and accurately identify the customer's needs per the Work Order Instructions.
• Alter, repair, or customize uniforms according to customer specifications.
• Cut and sew garments following customer requirement

Technical Proficiency:

• Operate and maintain sewing machines, and other equipment.
• Use tools such as needles, thread, sewing machines,

Quality Control:

• Ensure all garments meet MES’s high standards of quality and craftsmanship.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy and adherence to customer specifications.
• Make adjustments as needed to achieve a perfect finish.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a seamstress , preferably in the uniform industry.
• Proficiency in operating sewing machines
• Strong understanding of different fabrics, sewing techniques, and tailoring methods.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Vast knowledge of different types of sewing machines such as single needle, double needle, blind stitch, and merrow machines
• Aptitude to adjust machine functions depending on the type of fabric being used
• Know how to select the proper thread to use for certain types of materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Work Environment:

• Workshop with sewing machines

Physical requirements:

• This work may require sitting for extended periods and operating sewing machines, and other equipment while using repetitive motions.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Seamstress: 2 years (Required)

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