Sewing Quality Inspector
Job Description
Pacific Athletic Wear is seeking an experienced In-Line Quality Inspector to support our sewing production teams by ensuring garments meet customer specifications and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
This hands-on position works directly with supervisors and sewing operators to identify quality concerns early, reduce defects and rework, and improve production efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong garment construction knowledge and a passion for producing high-quality apparel.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6am - 2:30pm
Responsibilities
- Inspect garments throughout the sewing process to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
- Perform in-line quality inspections, measurements, and first-piece approvals.
- Identify construction, stitching, measurement, and workmanship defects before garments move to the next production stage.
- Read and interpret Tech Packs and construction specifications.
- Work closely with supervisors and sewing operators to resolve quality issues.
- Document inspection findings and communicate quality concerns to Production Management.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects and improve production efficiency.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the garment manufacturing industry.
- Quality inspection experience in apparel manufacturing A MUST.
- Strong understanding of garment construction and quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret Tech Packs in English.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Why Join us?
We are a stable, growing apparel manufacturing with over 30 years in the business. By joining us you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of performance and technical apparel with worldwide recognition. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for growth, health, dental, vision, paid time off and 401(k) benefits.
We are Pacific Athletic Wear, a sports garment manufacturer with over 30 years of experience working with world-renowned brands on providing athlete's with high performing garments.
