Milliner 2

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic hat fittings
• Apply size charts to alter and construct hats for accurate sizing/fit
• Perform sophisticated alterations and rehab work
• Construct hats and headpieces
• Initiate or correct spec sheets and swatch cards for millinery
• Connect and communicate production needs or concerns with leadership
• Use accurate techniques to repair or alter hats
• Verify existing patterns, swatch cards, and spec sheets to build or repair headpieces

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with alterations and refabrication work
• Experience with industrial sewing machines for millinery purposes
• Experience with irons, press boards, steamers, hand-cutting tools, and millinery tools
• Repetitive twisting and bending
• Repetitive grasping, clutching, grabbing
• Sitting, standing, or walking for extended durations
• Minimal climbing of step stools/small ladders
• Lifting, lowering, and sliding of boxes/containers
• Be able to work with or around costumes made of natural or synthetic materials such as fur, foam, latex, or mylar
• Comfortable working with or around performers in various stages of dress or undress
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions or extreme temperatures
• Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and adhesives that may require the use of a respirator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of specialty experience in millinery
• Garment construction and/or alteration experience in the themed entertainment industry

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