Inline Quality Control Associate

@ Buck Mason

Inline Quality Control Associate

Posted 22 months ago

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About the job

Buck Mason, founded in 2013, creates simplified, durable clothing with timeless style in Los Angeles. The QC role ensures garments meet quality standards, focusing on sewing specs and machine maintenance. Join a brand that values quality, integrity, and team impact.

Requirements

5+ years QC experience
Knowledge of sewing and garments
Ability to perform quality checks
Strong organizational skills
Ability to adapt and solve problems

Qualifications

Experience in apparel manufacturing
Ability to read English/Spanish
Effective communication skills
Physical ability to stand and lift
Dependable and Confidential

Full job description

Responsibilities:

Ensure garments are being sewn to specifications and adhering to quality guidelines of factory, as per approved technical packages
Measure garments on active sewing floor to ensure they are accurate to specifications
Ensure correct sewing operations, machine set ups, thread color, label placement and trims are being implemented according to specifications
Ensure sewing floor is cleanly so as not to contaminate garments
Regularly check stitching and needle quality
Identify machines that are in poor working order and initiate repair with in-house mechanic
Initiate repairs of incorrectly sewn garments on sewing floor
Evaluate bundles for complete and accurate sewing before passing
Identify repetitive issues with quality of production, and escalate issues to the Factory Operations Supervisor for corrective action
Regularly report Inline QC findings and concerns to Factory Operations Supervisor and Factory leadership team
Be accountable to maintain quality standards of the factory and the company, ensuring garments are accurate to specifications before passing to the next phase of production
Voluntary overtime as needed
Work in a safety sensitive environment
Must have 5+ years experience working in a quality control position for apparel manufacturing, cut & sew knits experience preferred
Reports to: Factory Operations Supervisor

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands. Must be able to perform job functions with limited supervision.
Organization skills: 5s standards; 1) Sort 2) Set In Order 3) Shine 4) Standardize 5) Sustain
Dependability: Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedures manuals in English or Spanish. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with other employees.
Mathematical: Ability to do simple math, such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
Problem Solving: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret and resolve problem issues using a variety of instructions or guides furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands: Working by standing, reaching, bending. occasional lifting (max. 50lbs) and walking

Founded in 2013 by Sasha Koehn and Erik Allen Ford, Buck Mason makes simplified clothing for the modern man. At the heart of everything we do is the unclouded California ethos of quality, restraint, and integrity. We take iconic pieces and reconstruct them in hard-wearing fabrics, with timeless details, and the perfect fit. Our goal is to offer fashion that is less complicated, building pared-down essentials that live beyond a single season. With its corporate offices headquartered in Los Angeles, Buck Mason's retail footprint extends from sea to sea, through e-commerce and brick-and-mortar locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Brooklyn, and more. Join us at Buck Mason, where style meets substance, and every team member plays a vital role in our success. Ready to make your mark? Apply now!

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