Parkers Dry Cleaners

Toronto, ON

Parkers Dry Cleaners

Toronto, ON

alterations dressmaker

Toronto, ON (view on map)

Posted 5 days ago

Job Description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required
• Make, alter or re-style fur garments and accessories
• Design patterns to fit measurements
• Mark, cut and sew fabric
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Operate machines to join sections of garments or other articles into finished products on a piece-work or production basis
• Mend clothing and linens
• Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects

Type of materials

• Cotton or synthetic
• Furs and skins
• Nylon
• Polyester or synthetic
• Satin
• Silk
• Textiles and leather
• Velvet or pile fabrics

Area of work experience

• Alterations
• Dressmaking
• Repair
• Restyling
• Tailoring

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Ability to multitask
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week