Shop and Alteration Tailor jobs in Ames, IA

Shop and Alteration Tailor alters clothing to fit individual customers or repairs defective garments. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Shop and Alteration Tailor is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Shop and Alteration Tailor performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Seamstress/Tailor
  • Buckle
  • Fort Dodge, IA PART_TIME
  • Summary

    The Seamstress/Tailor position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” The Seamstress/Tailor performs a variety of operational tasks to support the execution of alterations in the store, including the hemming of jeans and pants.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Sales Generation and Guest Service

    • Perform quality alterations on merchandise at store location
    • Follow ticket instructions and markings based on Guest specifications
    • Accommodate Guests with on the spot alterations when requested by Store Leaders
    • Meet deadlines and Guest expectations for merchandise alterations

     

    Operations

    • Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the day of/day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based upon store and business needs.
    • Use Buckle provided sewing machine and supplies to perform alterations.
    • Measure and mark alteration lines.
    • Pin altering folds or mark on cloth at seam to indicate alterations in progress.
    • Remove stitches from garment, using ripper or razor blade.
    • Resew merchandise using needle and thread or sewing machine.
    • Press merchandise, using a hand iron or steamer.
    • Repair defective merchandise.
    • Remove spots or stains from merchandise.
    • Record all work and follow through on the alteration log.
    • Record required alterations and instructions.
    • Uphold specified productivity guidelines, generally four jean alterations per hour.
    • Maintain a clean, organized and stocked work area and inform a Leader when additional supplies are needed.
    • Flexible with hours as they may fluctuate seasonally based upon business need.
    • Open-minded for review on the amount of work that needs to be re-done.
    • Communicate any policy violations to Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely, confidential manner.
    • Provide feedback to Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders regarding merchandise handling concerns.
    • Understand and apply the Buckle’s Code of Ethics and all Buckle’s policies, procedures, and handbook
    • Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
    • Special projects and other duties as assigned.

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

     

    Education and/or Experience

    High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related sewing, fitting, and alteration experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Additional Requirements

    Due to the nature of the job, must be 18 years of age or older.

     

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The Teammate is frequently required to walk; climb or balance, jump, and talk or hear.  The Teammate is occasionally required to sit.  Physical ability to lift and maneuver 30lbs throughout the store and backroom. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

     

    Work Environment

    While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in a retail store setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

    Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the State Law Supplements found on the Teammate Center, under Human Resources.  #LI-Onsite

     

  • 19 Days Ago

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Seamstress/Tailor
  • Buckle
  • CARROLL, IA PART_TIME
  • Summary The Seamstress/Tailor position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.” The Seamstress/Tailor p...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Sales Design Consultant
  • The Tile Shop
  • Ankeny, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description Proactively greet customers professionally Develop lasting customer relationships by treating customers with courtesy Conduct follow-up customer communication Sell tile...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Installation specialist
  • The Filter Shop
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Do you love being active and moving throughout the workday? Are you looking for a place where you are respected? The Filter Shop, a leading distributor of filtration products, has been rapidly growing...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Warehouse Associate, Filter Installation Specialist
  • The Filter Shop
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Do you love being active and moving throughout the workday? Are you looking for a place where you are respected? The Filter Shop, a leading distributor of filtration products, has been rapidly growing...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Part Time Sales Associate
  • The Tile Shop
  • Urbandale, IA PART_TIME
  • Job Description Work in our Showroom with Interior Designers, Home Owners, and Trade Professionals. Provide recommendations to meet space, style, and cost requirements. Build lasting relationships by ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Plumber
  • State of Iowa
  • Des Moines, IA
  • This is a courtesy posting for the Iowa State Fair. 35 % Repairs existing plumbing in a timely manner so that lack of se...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Retail Lead
  • Anderson Merchandisers, L.L.C.
  • Ames, IA
  • WE ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM- just like you! Our associates have a lot in common. They have great in...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Associate - Food - FT - Schedule 1
  • Kum & Go, LC
  • Ames, IA
  • What Your Schedule will be: * Monday OFF * Tuesday OFF * Wednesday 12:30pm-8:30pm * Thursday 12:30pm-8:30pm * Friday 10:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Branch Manager - Ames Branch - Ames, IA
  • BNP Paribas Group
  • Ames, IA
  • We are looking for **Branch Manager - Ames Branch - Ames, IA** **Location** At Bank of the West, our people are having a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Retail Lead
  • Anderson Merchandisers, L.L.C.
  • Kelley, IA
  • WE ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM- just like you! Our associates have a lot in common. They have great in...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Parts Counter Help
  • Car Guys
  • Ames, IA
  • CarGuys Inc. -America's #1 Automotive Recruiter If you are looking for a new career in the car Biz CarGuys Inc. is the g...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Associate - FT - Schedule 2
  • Kum & Go
  • Ames, IA
  • What Your Schedule will be:Monday 1:00pm-9:00pmTuesday 12:30pm-8:30pmWednesday OFFThursday OFFFriday 7:00am-3:00pmSaturd...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Associate - Food - FT - Schedule 7
  • Kum & Go
  • Ames, IA
  • What Your Schedule will be:Monday OFFTuesday OFFWednesday 10:00am - 6:00pmThursday 10:00am - 6:00pmFriday 12:00pm - 8:00...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Ames is a city in central Iowa approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is best known as the home of Iowa State University (ISU), with leading Agriculture, Design, Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine colleges. A United States Department of Energy national laboratory, Ames Laboratory, is located on the ISU campus. In 2017, Ames had a population of 66,498. Iowa State University is home to 36,321 students (Fall 2017), which make up approximately one half of the city's population. Ames also hosts United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sites: the largest federal animal diseas...
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Income Estimation for Shop and Alteration Tailor jobs
$25,890 to $38,495
Ames, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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