Sewing Machine Operator

Sewing Machine Operator – U.S. Marine Corps UniformsJob Category: OperationsEmployment Type: Full TimeContractorLocation: MCRD Parris Island South CarolinaWork Setting: On-SiteClearance/Elegibility: No Clearance RequiredIndustry/Client Area: Federal GovernmentDoW/ MilitarySalary Range: $17.75including $5.09 hour for Health and Welfare BenefitsABOUT PAC GROUP LLC

At PAC GROUP LLC and Partners, we believe our people are at the center of mission success. We provide professional, technical, operational, and mission-focused support to federal, military, commercial, and nonprofit organizations.

Through our network of partner organizations and client companies, PAC GROUP LLC provides exclusive recruiting and talent acquisition support for a variety of opportunities. Our recruiting team connects qualified professionals with positions that align with their skills, experience, and career goals.

Depending on the specific opportunity, candidates may be considered for employment directly with PAC GROUP LLC, a teaming partner, affiliate, or another client organization we support. The applicable employer, employment terms, work location, benefits, and other conditions will be identified during the recruiting and hiring process.

Our team is committed to providing candidates with a professional, transparent, and responsive recruiting experience while connecting talented professionals with organizations and missions where they can make a meaningful impact.

We value professionalism, integrity, accountability, teamwork, diversity, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Whether supporting a federal contract, military mission, commercial organization, or nonprofit initiative, PAC GROUP LLC and Partners is focused on connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that matter.

POSITION SUMMARY

PAC GROUP LLC and Partners is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sewing Machine Operator to support U.S. Marine Corps uniform alteration, repair, and finishing requirements.

The Sewing Machine Operator is responsible for performing precise alterations, repairs, modifications, and finishing work on U.S. Marine Corps uniforms and related garments using industrial sewing equipment and established garment-alteration techniques.

This position directly supports military readiness by ensuring uniforms are properly fitted, professionally finished, and completed in accordance with applicable Marine Corps standards, specifications, work orders, and customer requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent sewing skills, craftsmanship, attention to detail, manual dexterity, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in a structured, fast-paced military environment.

The Sewing Machine Operator will work closely with fitters, alteration personnel, supervisors, customer-service personnel, and other team members to ensure garments are accurately altered, inspected, completed, and returned to customers within established deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSewing and Garment Alterations

• Operate industrial sewing machines, including straight-stitch, overlock, blind-hem, bar-tack, and other specialized equipment.
• Perform alterations and repairs on U.S. Marine Corps uniforms, including trousers, jackets, shirts, dress uniforms, and related garments.
• Perform hemming, tapering, shortening, lengthening, resizing, seaming, patching, mending, and other garment alterations.
• Perform zipper replacement, button replacement, fastener installation, and other garment repairs.
• Attach, remove, replace, or reposition insignia, name tapes, rank insignia, patches, buttons, and other uniform components.
• Ensure insignia and other uniform components are positioned accurately and consistently in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Perform hand sewing and finishing techniques when required.
• Work with different types of fabrics, garment materials, seams, fasteners, and uniform components.
• Make precise alterations while maintaining the original construction, appearance, and integrity of the garment.
• Complete work orders accurately and within established production and turnaround requirements.

Work Orders and Production

• Read and interpret work orders, alteration instructions, measurements, specifications, and customer requests.
• Verify garment information and alteration requirements before beginning work.
• Take or work from accurate garment measurements as required.
• Determine appropriate sewing techniques and machine settings for different garment types and materials.
• Organize work according to established priorities and production schedules.
• Meet daily production and turnaround-time requirements while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Prioritize urgent, mission-essential, ceremonial, or special uniform requirements as directed.
• Communicate promptly with supervisors when work cannot be completed within established timelines.
• Assist team members during periods of increased workload.

Quality Control

• Inspect garments before beginning alterations to identify existing damage, defects, stains, missing components, or other conditions.
• Inspect garments during the alteration process to ensure measurements and sewing are accurate.
• Conduct final inspections of completed garments for proper fit, appearance, stitching, placement, and workmanship.
• Identify loose stitching, uneven seams, improper measurements, damaged materials, or other quality issues.
• Correct workmanship issues before garments are returned to customers.
• Ensure completed garments meet established customer, contract, quality, and uniform requirements.
• Maintain a consistent level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Properly operate industrial sewing machines and related equipment.
• Set up machines for different garment types, fabrics, thread, and sewing applications.
• Thread machines and replace needles as necessary.
• Adjust machine tension, stitch length, and other basic settings as required.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance of sewing equipment.
• Identify equipment malfunctions or conditions that may affect quality or safety.
• Report equipment problems and maintenance requirements to supervisory personnel.
• Maintain sewing tools and equipment in a clean, organized, and serviceable condition.
• Follow all equipment operating procedures and manufacturer safety requirements.

Materials and Supplies

• Properly use thread, needles, fabric, fasteners, zippers, buttons, patches, and other sewing materials.
• Monitor supplies needed to perform assigned work.
• Notify supervisors of material shortages or supply requirements.
• Minimize unnecessary material waste while maintaining quality.
• Properly store tools, supplies, and materials when not in use.
• Maintain an organized workstation to promote efficiency and safety.

Customer Service

• Provide professional, courteous, and responsive customer service to U.S. Marine Corps personnel.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding alterations, special requests, fit concerns, and garment requirements.
• Handle customer uniforms and personal property with care and accountability.
• Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with military personnel, supervisors, coworkers, and other customers.
• Address customer concerns within established procedures and escalate issues to supervisory personnel when appropriate.
• Protect customer information and maintain appropriate confidentiality and discretion.

Teamwork and Communication

• Collaborate with fitters, rippers, alteration personnel, supervisors, customer-service representatives, and other staff.
• Communicate clearly regarding garment status, alteration requirements, quality issues, and potential delays.
• Support coworkers when workload or production requirements increase.
• Participate in cross-training and develop knowledge of related operational functions.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, respectful, and mission-focused work environment.
• Follow direction from supervisors and contract management personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Team PAC GROUP LLC and its customer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of professional sewing experience, preferably in a commercial, tailoring, uniform, military, government, or alteration environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating industrial sewing machines.
• Proficiency with one or more industrial sewing machine types.
• Demonstrated ability to perform garment alterations and repairs.
• Experience with hemming, tapering, seaming, patching, resizing, zipper replacement, and garment finishing.
• Ability to perform basic hand-sewing techniques.
• Ability to work with a variety of fabrics and garment materials.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, written instructions, measurements, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to inspect completed work and identify defects or quality concerns.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet established production schedules and quality standards.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact respectfully with military personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accountability when handling customer uniforms and personal property.
• Must be able to meet applicable military installation access, background, identification, and security requirements.
• Willingness to learn new sewing techniques, equipment, processes, and responsibilities.
• Willingness to cross-train and support other operational functions as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience altering or repairing U.S. Marine Corps uniforms.
• Previous experience working with military uniforms or military personnel.
• Experience working on a U.S. military installation.
• Familiarity with Marine Corps uniform components, insignia, rank, name tapes, patches, and ceremonial uniforms.
• Experience working in a military uniform shop, tailor shop, alteration facility, government environment, or commercial garment operation.
• Experience operating multiple types of industrial sewing equipment.
• Experience working in a production environment with established quality and turnaround-time requirements.
• Familiarity with military uniform standards and garment construction.

CORE COMPETENCIESAttention to Detail

Demonstrates a high level of precision when measuring, sewing, altering, inspecting, and finishing garments.

Quality and Craftsmanship

Produces consistent, professional-quality work and takes ownership of completed garments.

Reliability and Accountability

Reports to work as scheduled, completes assigned tasks, and maintains accountability for uniforms, equipment, materials, and customer property.

Customer Service

Provides professional, courteous, and respectful service to military personnel and other customers.

Teamwork

Works effectively with coworkers, supervisors, fitters, customer-service personnel, and other operational staff.

Communication

Communicates clearly and promptly regarding work requirements, production status, quality concerns, equipment issues, and delays.

Adaptability

Demonstrates willingness to learn new techniques, operate different equipment, and assume additional responsibilities.

Mission Focus

Understands the importance of timely and accurate uniform alterations in supporting U.S. Marine Corps personnel and military readiness.

Safety

Consistently follows workplace safety requirements, equipment procedures, and military installation regulations.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily performed in an indoor sewing, tailoring, or uniform alteration facility.
• Work is performed in a structured and regulated U.S. military environment.
• Frequent use of industrial sewing machines and related equipment.
• Frequent sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Repetitive movement involving the hands, fingers, wrists, arms, and feet.
• Exposure to normal sewing-machine noise and fabric dust.
• May involve bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and moving garments or materials.
• May occasionally require lifting or moving garment bundles, supplies, or materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Fast-paced environment with deadlines associated with military schedules, ceremonies, operational requirements, and customer delivery expectations.
• Employees must comply with all applicable installation access, security, safety, identification, and workplace requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical requirements may include:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive sewing and garment-alteration activities.
• Ability to use hands, fingers, wrists, arms, and feet repetitively.
• Ability to operate foot-controlled sewing equipment.
• Ability to maintain sufficient manual dexterity for precise sewing and garment alterations.
• Ability to visually inspect stitching, seams, measurements, garment construction, and finished work.
• Ability to bend, reach, stretch, and handle garments and sewing materials.
• Ability to lift and move materials or garment bundles weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy during repetitive production activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

SECURITY AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Because this position supports U.S. Marine Corps operations and may be performed on a military installation, employees must comply with all applicable customer and installation requirements.

Requirements may include:

• Successful completion of applicable background screening.
• Compliance with installation access requirements.
• Valid identification and credentials required for installation access.
• Compliance with applicable security procedures.
• Compliance with customer-specific policies and procedures.
• Compliance with workplace safety and installation regulations.
• Ability to maintain access authorization throughout employment.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Successful employees are expected to:

• Consistently produce high-quality alterations and repairs.
• Meet established production and turnaround-time requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow all applicable sewing, safety, quality, and customer procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with military personnel and coworkers.
• Properly maintain and use assigned equipment.
• Protect customer uniforms and personal property.
• Communicate issues promptly to supervisors.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Support team objectives and operational priorities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Please apply on our website: https://gopacgroup.com/jobs/sewing-machine-operator/

Pay: Up to $17.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person