Join us as a Part-time Fabric Worker (Tailor) at Fallon Navy Exchange in Fallon, NV with the Navy Exchange Service Command.

Hiring Incentive $1,000.00 (must meet eligibility requirements)

Start your career in support of the U.S. Navy and our fleet at large!

Are you looking to expand on your expertise, or just start something new and provide critical mission support by way of supporting the NEX guests with the U.S. Military across the Globe? If so, this highly critical role may be just what you are searching for.

SO, Why the Navy Exchange?

While some may serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort – we serve the men and women who wear the flag – America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do. Here at the NEX in Fallon, NV, no two days will look the same.

·       Located in Fallon Nevada; Naval Air Station Fallon is the Navy’s premier tactical aviator training facility and is known as the home of “Top Gun”.

·       We are a dedicated and driven team supporting a high-volume military retail location, who value providing excellent service to our Military Community, every single day.

·       You can expect an unforgettable, yet dynamic work environment.

This is where YOU fit in: the Fallon NEX is in need of a Part-Time Fabric worker (Tailor) to answer the call; a natural team player who will be providing support to our military members. No Military Affiliation Necessary to apply!

Benefits begin DAY ONE:

 We know you work hard, and cultivate the very best solutions for your family – and that’s why we offer a competitive federal wage & comprehensive benefit plan.

ü  Medical/Vision & Dental

ü  401(k) & Pension Plan

ü  Life & Disability Insurance

ü  Sick and annual leave accruals

ü  Tuition reimbursement program

ü  Continuity of Employment Programs for Military Spouses

ü  Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location

ü  Access to on-base amenities, including lodging, bowling, gym, movie theaters, & much more (where available)!

ü  Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)*

*Includes LifeMart Discount Savings Program

What does a typical day look like?

Modifies alters and repairs clothing. Responsible for the placement arrangement and handling of military ornamentation on all kinds of articles of uniforms. May receive articles to be laundered or dry cleaned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Makes alternations and repairs to uniform and civilian garments such as pinning and basting trimming lengthening and shortening sleeves taking in and letting out waists of jackets replacing zippers lowering collars replacing pockets shortening and lengthening pants tapering skirts sewing on ratings and stripes etc. Takes customer body measurements for purposes of ensuring proper garment fit.

·       Receives special orders from patrons requiring the affixing of medals ribbons badges devices ratings etc. Patrons selects appropriate items from a very large assortment of such insignia for military personnel. Measures the correct placement of items to be affixed marks trims bastes and presses upon completion. Mounts medals and sews items on uniform as appropriate.

·       Operates a sewing machine and maintains working area in clean and orderly condition. 

·       Receives from authorized patrons garments articles to be laundered and dry cleaned. Completes Laundry Dry Cleaning tickets by name social security number date and price utilizing price list. Stacks into laundry bags from pick-up. 

·       Receives tickets from patrons for pick-up of cleaned articles. Checks to ensure tickets presented matches ticket number on article cleaned. Turns over articles to patron and collects monies. 

·       Operates a cash register and is responsible for own cash fund. Prepares Daily Salesperson Cash Report.

·       Requisitions and maintains adequate supply of stock at all times. 

·       Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner and assists in inventory taking.

·       Exercises tact good manners and courtesy when serving and assisting customers. This is expressed by tactfully responding to patron inquiries and assisting patrons in a prompt and friendly manner. 

·       Performs other related duties as assigned. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Usually stands stoops bends and kneels to measure and mark items being altered. Sits for long periods of time while operating sewing machine or doing hand sewing. Continual use of hands arms and fingers is required in sewing and using shears.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in enclosed areas that are adequately lighted ventilated and heated. Subject to punctures scratches and other minor injuries from needles or minor irritations from materials treated with special finishes. Also subject to noise from sewing machine

Qualifications - External

GENERAL EXPERIENCE One year of experience that provided the applicant with knowledge and skill to carry out basic modifications alterations and repair of clothing. 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE One year of experience that provided the applicant with the knowledge and skill in the use of a sewing machine to perform alternations and repairs to garments such as pinning and basting trimming lengthening and shortening sleeves taking in and letting out waists of jackets replacing zippers lowering collars replacing pockets shortening and lengthening pants tapering skirts sewing on ratings and stripes etc. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Usually stands stoops bends and kneels to measure and mark items being altered. Sits for long periods of time while operating sewing machine or doing hand sewing. Continual use of hands arms and fingers is required in sewing and using shears.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE 

One year of experience that provided the applicant with knowledge and skill to carry out basic modification's alterations and repair of clothing. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE 

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

 One year of experience that provided the applicant with the knowledge and skill in the use of a sewing machine to perform alternations and repairs to garments such as pinning and basting trimming lengthening and shortening sleeves taking in and letting out waists of jackets replacing zippers lowering collars replacing pockets shortening and lengthening pants tapering skirts sewing on ratings and stripes etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Usually stands stoops bends and kneels to measure and mark items being altered. Sits for long periods of time while operating sewing machine or doing hand sewing. Continual use of hands arms and fingers is required in sewing and using shears.