Location: Leicester, LE10

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM1612

Company:

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Sample Machinist to work for a successful supplier of ladies’ fashion.

The Role:

• Producing good quality samples in both jersey and woven’s to design specifications.
• Solving technical problems and garment amendments.
• Sample cutting and final pressing.
• Following fabric, colour and size instructions.
• Alter machinery to different fabrics.
• Produce high quality samples.
• Provide advice with regards to the best way to construct garments.
• Reading drawings and specs and communicating feedback.
• Returning samples for final approval before manufacturing begins. 

Skills Required:

• Must have experience gained within a similar role working for a ladieswear supplier.
• Must be experienced in operating Lockstitch, Overlock and Twin Needle machines
• Some knowledge on Buttonhole and Button sew would be useful.
• Must have tailoring experience
• Strong machine and hand stitching skills.
• Excellent quality of work along with speed and efficiency.
• Knowledge of production methods.
• Good understanding of patterns in order to be able to read how garments are constructed.