PPE Care Sewer/Seamstress (SFS) at L.N. Curtis & sons

Santa Fe Springs, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

20.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sewing Ability, Heavy Fabric Handling, Pattern Creation, Alterations, Industrial Sewing Machines, Attention to Detail, Deadline Management, Team Support, Integrity, Self-Starter

Industry

Retail

Description

Description Join our team and help serve our first responders! Compensation Information: $18.00 - 20.00 / hour CURTIS PPE Care is your trusted expert in the care and maintenance of personal protective ensembles (PPE) used in some of the toughest environments—structural, wildland, industrial, and aviation firefighting. We specialize in inspecting, cleaning, and repairing PPE with unmatched precision and professionalism. Beyond that, we offer expert aftermarket alterations, modifications, and custom accessories to keep your gear performing at its best. Providing support services for personal protective ensembles is our only business, and we take great pride in doing it well. Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Sewer Seamstress to join our Curtis PPE team in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This role is focused on repairing, altering, and adding accessory items to PPE elements, as well as producing finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, and gear bags. What You’ll Be Doing Perform repairs and alterations, and add accessory items to personal protective ensemble elements. Follow established patterns and specifications, as well as create new patterns and specifications as necessary. Contribute to the production of finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, shrouds, gear bags and other items. Alter sizing on uniforms. Sew utilizing all available industrial sewing machines. Remove and install patches on uniforms. Learn NFPA 1851 and other industry standards and how they relate to our processes and procedures. Maintain accurate sewing logs. Assist with the check-in of new fabric, materials, hardware, etc. Requirements Must Have Skills Strong sewing ability. Prior work history with heavy fabric and hardware. Lifting and handling elements that can weigh up to 10 pounds each. Able to speak, read, write and comprehend English. Must Have Soft Skills Ability to consistently meet deadlines. Willingness to learn and be flexible. Strong Work Ethic. Demonstrated good judgment and a high degree of integrity. Self-starter with willingness to do whatever is necessary to support the team. Nice to Have Bilingual preferred Knowledge and experience with various fabrics and materials used for personal protective ensemble elements. Experience with various industrial sewing machines. Experience with pattern creation and alterations with heavy fabrics. Work Perks We currently offer a generous benefit package to all of our regular full-time employees, which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – health and dependent care 401(k) retirement plan Commuter benefits Wellness plan About Us CURTIS PPE Care operates six service centers in the Western United States: Henderson, NV, Dublin, CA, Santa Fe Springs, CA, Kent, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Phoenix, AZ. L.N. Curtis & sons and Curtis PPE are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons and Curtis PPE participate in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at https://www.lncurtis.com/careers. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrsupport@lncurtis.com.

Responsibilities

The Sewer Seamstress will perform repairs and alterations on personal protective ensemble elements and contribute to the production of finished goods. This role requires following established patterns and specifications while maintaining accurate sewing logs.