Seamster, Housing Operations

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Indiana University - Bloomington, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Bloomington, IN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Seamster position in Housing Operations at Indiana University involves performing sewing and maintenance tasks to support on-campus housing and dining for over 12,000 students. The role focuses on creating a safe and welcoming environment through quality services, while also providing opportunities for personal and professional development within the university community.

Responsibilities

• Replaces sewing machine parts and performs basic maintenance, such as oiling machine.
• Sews materials by hand, using needle and thread.
• Irons or presses fabric for sewing.
• Draws cutting lines on material following patterns, templates, sketches, or blueprints.
• Measures and cuts new covering material, using pattern and measuring and cutting instruments.
• Activates and adjusts machine controls to regulate stitching speed and length, dimensions of gathers and tucks, and material or thread tension.
• Activates sewing machine to join, gather, hem, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles, such as linens, drapery, or costumes.
• Guides garment or garment parts under machine needle and presser foot to sew parts together.
• Sews replacement parts or missing stitches, according to repair tickets.
• Selects supplies, such as fasteners and thread, according to specifications or characteristics of fabric.
• Attaches tape, trim, or elastic to specified garments or garment parts, according to item specifications.
• Observes sewing machine operation to detect defects in stitching or machine malfunction, and notifies supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
• 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable with a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to do basic computation.
• Ability to operate sewing equipment.
• Ability to interpret and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools used to perform job duties.

Benefits

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave