For over 20 years, Measure Up has produced finely crafted custom dress shirts combining expert construction with fabrics sourced from the world’s most exclusive mills. Each shirt is hand made in the foothills of Tennessee, one at a time, by America's most skilled sewing operators.
We are seeking a Quality Control Auditor to join our team at our factory in Lafayette, TN. We desire a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with great organizational skills. Qualified applicants must demonstrate the ability to learn quickly. No Experience Required – We Train!
The Quality Control Auditor is responsible for inspecting custom dress shirts throughout the production process to ensure that each garment meets company quality standards, customer specifications, workmanship requirements, and established measurements. The QC Auditor identifies defects, communicates quality concerns to the appropriate department, and helps ensure that only garments meeting company standards proceed to the next stage of production or shipment.
Job duties
Quality Inspection
Inspect finished and in-process dress shirts for quality, workmanship, appearance, and construction
Verify that garments are made according to customer specifications, work orders, patterns, and established company standards
Identify sewing, construction, measurement, fabric, trim, and finishing defects
Inspect garments for loose, skipped, broken, uneven, or improperly tensioned stitches
Check seams, hems, cuffs, collars, plackets, pockets, buttonholes, buttons, yokes, sleeves, and other garment components
Inspect for puckering, twisting, pulling, uneven seams, raw edges, stains, holes, fabric damage, or other unacceptable conditions
Verify that stripes, plaids, patterns, and other fabric details are properly aligned when applicable
Check that buttons, buttonholes, labels, tags, and other components are correctly positioned and securely attached
Inspect overall garment appearance to ensure the shirt meets company quality expectations
Measurement & Specification Verification
Measure garments using approved measuring procedures and equipment
Compare measurements to the customer's specifications, approved tolerances, and production requirements
Identify garments that are outside established measurement tolerances
Verify critical measurements such as chest, waist, sleeve length, shirt length, collar, cuff, shoulder, and other applicable dimensions
Required Skills & Qualifications
Ability to identify sewing and garment construction defects
Ability to accurately use measuring tools and follow measurement specifications
Strong attention to detail
Ability to read and follow written instructions, specifications, and work orders
Ability to recognize differences in workmanship and garment appearance
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
Ability to maintain consistent productivity and accuracy
Physical requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to repeatedly handle, inspect, measure, and move garments
Ability to use hands and fingers repetitively when examining garments and components
Ability to visually inspect garments for small defects and construction issues
Ability to lift and move garment bundles or boxes within the limits established by company policy.
Why this is a great opportunity
- Group Medical
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- 10 Holidays
- 2 Week Summer Vacation Shutdown
- 1 Week Christmas Vacation Shutdown
- Pension Plan
- Incentives
- $500 Sign-On Bonus
Interested candidates should apply online or in-person at our Freeman Street location.
