The Military Tailor (TMT) is a Canadian military tailoring company specializing in the manufacture, alteration, and repair of military uniforms. We provide professional tailoring services to members of the Canadian Armed Forces, military regiments, and other uniformed organizations.

Position Overview

TMT is seeking a skilled Military Uniform Alterations Specialist / Sewing Machine Operator to join our Toronto production facility.

This is a hands-on production role focused exclusively on garment alterations, sewing machine operation, and the application of military rank, badges, patches, and insignia. The successful candidate will work with military uniforms and structured garments, ensuring all work is completed accurately, consistently, and to TMT’s quality standards.

This position does not involve client intake, billing, or customer service.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate industrial sewing machines to complete military uniform alterations.
- Sew on military rank, badges, qualification badges, patches, name tapes, and other insignia.
- Perform alterations to jackets, tunics, trousers, shirts, and other uniform garments.
- Complete sleeve and trouser hems, waist adjustments, repairs, button replacement, and other garment modifications.
- Follow garment specifications, placement instructions, and established military uniform requirements.
- Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, durability, and skilled finishing.
- Handle garments carefully and maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
- Identify complex alterations or technical issues and consult with the Head Tailor when required.




- Meet production deadlines while maintaining consistent workmanship and attention to detail.

Qualifications

- Experience in garment alterations, tailoring, or industrial sewing.
- Proficiency operating industrial sewing machines.
- Strong sewing, garment construction, and finishing skills.
- Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
- Ability to manage production tasks efficiently while maintaining quality standards.

Assets:

- Experience working with military, police, or other uniformed garments.
- Experience applying rank, badges, patches, and insignia.
- Experience working with structured jackets, tunics, and heavier fabrics.
- Formal tailoring training or relevant industry experience.

Military tailoring experience is an asset but is not required for candidates with strong sewing and alteration skills. Training on TMT’s military uniform requirements and production procedures will be provided. What We Offer

- The opportunity to develop specialized military tailoring skills.
- A practical, hands-on role within a specialized tailoring operation.
- Support and technical guidance from TMT’s production team.
- Compensation based on experience and demonstrated ability.

How to Apply Please submit your resume outlining your sewing, machine operation, and garment alteration experience. Include examples of the types of alterations and garments you have worked with, where applicable.

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Alterations SpecialistAlterations Specialist / Sewing Machine Operator (Toronto)
🏢 The Military Tailor
📍 Toronto