NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)
SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR, FULL-TIME/TAILORING
NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM), Great Lakes, Illinois, United States, 60088
SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR, FULL-TIME/TAILORING
NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)
Job Summary Performs work which involves operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair wearing apparel and other fabric articles.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in sewing items for authorized patrons.
Sews buttons on marked locations, turns material under and sews straight on small items such as pockets, upper edge of cuff for garments, hems, takes in seam allowance, binds straight edge of material.
Mends tears or rips by straight stitching, darns, shortens or lengthens trousers or other garments.
Operates a sewing machine and maintains working areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Effort Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands, arms, and fingers placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.
Working Conditions Work performed in well‑lit and ventilated areas. Areas are often noisy due to numerous machines operating simultaneously. Operators are subject to possible needle punctures and minor thread cuts.
Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen, or have lived in the U.S. for three years.
Twelve months experience operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair clothing.
A High School Diploma or GED may be substituted for 6 months of experience.
Primary Location United States-Illinois-Great Lakes
Organization Service School Command
Schedule Full‑Time (35+ hours)
Unposting Date Dec 26, 2025 11:59 PM
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Job Summary Performs work which involves operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair wearing apparel and other fabric articles.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in sewing items for authorized patrons.
Sews buttons on marked locations, turns material under and sews straight on small items such as pockets, upper edge of cuff for garments, hems, takes in seam allowance, binds straight edge of material.
Mends tears or rips by straight stitching, darns, shortens or lengthens trousers or other garments.
Operates a sewing machine and maintains working areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Effort Sits for long periods with continual movements of hands, arms, and fingers placing items in position and sewing. Handles lightweight items up to 10 pounds continually and occasionally handles up to 30 pounds.
Working Conditions Work performed in well‑lit and ventilated areas. Areas are often noisy due to numerous machines operating simultaneously. Operators are subject to possible needle punctures and minor thread cuts.
Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen, or have lived in the U.S. for three years.
Twelve months experience operating a power sewing machine to sew or repair clothing.
A High School Diploma or GED may be substituted for 6 months of experience.
Primary Location United States-Illinois-Great Lakes
Organization Service School Command
Schedule Full‑Time (35+ hours)
Unposting Date Dec 26, 2025 11:59 PM
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