At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and ensure quality of garments, focusing on stitching and fabric details.
- Company: Join McKeever’s Sports, a leading name in apparel manufacturing.
- Benefits: Part-time hours with potential for full-time, plus training provided.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values quality and craftsmanship in sportswear.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Mc Keever’s Sports Craigavon require a QC Operative – Sewing Floor.
Part Time (20 Hours) with a view to Full Time Permanent
Key Responsibilities
- Final
- Product
Inspection: Conduct thorough visual and tactile inspections of completed garments at the finishing stage to ensure they meet all design, measurement, and quality specifications.
- Stitching and
- Seam
Auditing: Meticulously check for construction defects, including skipped stitches, loose threads, uneven tension, and puckering, with a specific focus on technical stretch seams (flatlock, overlock).
- Fabric and
- Trim
Verification: Inspect finished garments for fabric flaws, shading issues, stains, or damage, while ensuring all trims and transfers are correctly placed and functional.
- Defect Logging and
Feedback: Document and categorize all rejects or reworks, providing clear, constructive feedback to the production and sewing teams to prevent recurring issues.
- Finishing Presentation: Ensure garments are properly trimmed of loose threads, correctly pressed/steamed, folded, and tagged according to retail packaging standards.
- Workplace
Safety: Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including the correct handling of finishing equipment (irons, steamers, tag guns) and compliance with factory safety policies.
Requirements
- Attention to Detail: An exceptional eye for detail with the ability to spot minor imperfections, colour variances, and measurement deviations quickly.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of garment construction, sports fabric behaviour (stretch and recovery), and common sewing defects.
- Physical Dexterity & Stamina: Excellent hand-eye coordination and the physical stamina required to stand, handle garments, and perform repetitive inspection tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Player: Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with both the sewing floor and packaging teams.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in quality control within an apparel manufacturing environment is preferred, though comprehensive training on specific brand standards will be provided.
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McKeever’s Sports in Craigavon is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values attention to detail and teamwork. With opportunities for growth and comprehensive training provided, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the production of high-quality sports apparel. The part-time role of QC Operative on the Sewing Floor not only allows for a balanced work-life schedule but also fosters a sense of community among staff dedicated to excellence.
