Keirden Dry Cleaners & Alterations is growing gangbusters, and we're looking for an experienced full-time Sewing Machinist / Alterations Specialist to join our busy Strathpine store.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled alterationist, tailor or sewing machinist who takes genuine pride in quality workmanship and enjoys helping customers look and feel their best. You'll be joining a thriving, family-owned and operated local business where alterations are a valued and growing part of what we do - not an afterthought.
Located in an easy-to-access Strathpine position, the role offers free onsite parking, a convenient commute, a friendly team, and steady, varied work.
Keirden Dry Cleaners & Alterations is growing gangbusters, and we're looking for an experienced full-time Sewing Machinist / Alterations Specialist to join our busy Strathpine store.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled alterationist, tailor or sewing machinist who takes genuine pride in quality workmanship and enjoys helping customers look and feel their best. You'll be joining a thriving, family-owned and operated local business where alterations are a valued and growing part of what we do - not an afterthought.
Located in an easy-to-access Strathpine position, the role offers free onsite parking, a convenient commute, a friendly team, and steady, varied work.
The role
You will handle a wide range of clothing alterations, repairs and fittings, from everyday hems and zip replacements through to suits, formalwear and bridal garments.
Your day will include:
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Consulting with customers about fit, alteration options, pricing and turnaround times
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Pinning, measuring, marking and recording clear alteration instructions
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Completing high-quality alterations and repairs, including hems, tapering, seam adjustments, waist alterations, sleeves, zips, buttons, patching and general mending
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Working with a variety of fabrics and garment types, including businesswear, formalwear and occasionwear
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Using industrial sewing machines, overlockers, blind hemmers and pressing equipment safely and efficiently
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Checking each finished garment for measurements, symmetry, stitch quality and professional pressing before it is returned to the customer
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Managing work by promised due date and helping ensure every job is accurately ticketed and easy to locate
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Maintaining a clean, organised and safe alterations workspace
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Supporting our front-counter team with basic alteration enquiries and helping build their confidence in taking simple alteration jobs
About you
You will be a confident, capable sewing professional who enjoys delivering excellent work and customer service. You understand that an alteration is personal- customers are trusting you with garments that may be important, expensive or sentimental.
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
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Proven experience as a sewing machinist, tailor, dressmaker or alterations specialist
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Strong practical skills across a broad range of garments, fabrics and repair types
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Confidence completing hems, tapering, taking garments in or out, zip replacements, sleeve work, waist adjustments and general repairs
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Experience with suits, formalwear, bridalwear or detailed garment construction is highly regarded
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Competence using industrial sewing machines, an overlocker and blind hemmer
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A sharp eye for detail, fit, finish and garment presentation
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Friendly, clear customer-service and communication skills
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Confidence pinning, measuring, quoting and setting realistic expectations with customers
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Good organisation and the ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines
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A reliable, team-first attitude and commitment to workplace safety
Experience in a dry-cleaning, laundry, retail alterations or tailoring environment would be highly regarded, but we value strong alteration skills and the right attitude above all else.
Why join Keirden?
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Full-time, stable role in a growing part of our business
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Busy and varied workload- no two days are the same
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Easy Strathpine location with free parking
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Join a successful, family-owned and operated Queensland business
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Work with a supportive team that values quality, accountability and customer care
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Opportunity to develop specialist skills in formalwear, bridal alterations, tailoring, repairs and more
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Be part of a business that invests in better systems, workflow and customer service
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A workplace where your craftsmanship is recognised and directly contributes to business growth
If you are an experienced sewing machinist or alterations specialist looking for a secure full-time role in a friendly, growing local business, we would love to hear from you.
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