How to hire a shop tailor apprentice

How to hire a shop tailor apprentice, step by step

Here's a step-by-step shop tailor apprentice hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a shop tailor apprentice job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new shop tailor apprentice
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your shop tailor apprentice job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a shop tailor apprentice for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A shop tailor apprentice's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, shop tailor apprentices from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents shop tailor apprentice salaries for various positions.

   Type of Shop Tailor Apprentice	Description	Hourly rate
   Shop Tailor Apprentice		$12-18
   Woodworking Shop Hand	A woodworking shop hand is responsible for assisting woodwork tasks, creating high-quality products, and inspecting the items thoroughly before packaging and releasing for delivery. Woodworking shop hands maintain clean and safe construction tools and equipment, perform repairs as needed, and disposing of defective items that may affect operational efficiency... Show more	$12-18
   Alterations Tailor	An alterations tailor specializes in altering clothing for adjustments and repairs. Their responsibilities include communicating with clients to determine their needs, recording client measurements and alteration requests, analyzing the quality of fabric to identify the most convenient process, and sewing clothing materials by machine or hand... Show more	$10-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Machine Shop
   • Grinders
   • Manual Lathes
   • Operate CNC
   • HVAC
   • Drill Press
   • Hazardous Waste
   • MIG
   • Oil Changes
   • Solidworks
   • Troubleshoot

   Responsibilities:

   • Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
   • Analyze specifications and decide on tooling according to knowledge of shop mathematics, metal properties and machining procedures.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your shop tailor apprentice job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A shop tailor apprentice can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, shop tailor apprentices' average salary in virginia is 44% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level shop tailor apprentices 36% less than senior-level shop tailor apprentices.
   • Certifications. A shop tailor apprentice with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a shop tailor apprentice's salary.

   Average shop tailor apprentice salary

   $15.21hourly

   $31,639 yearly

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   Entry-level shop tailor apprentice salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 8, 2025

4. Writing a shop tailor apprentice job description

   A job description for a shop tailor apprentice role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a shop tailor apprentice job description:

   Shop tailor apprentice job description example

   • 401(k) retirement program with employer match
     
   • Financial wellness program, including financial coaching and loans
   • Paid Time Off
   • Full-time employees: Opportunities for medical, dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
   • Product discounts and access to our outdoor events
   • A sustainable product and operation

   Pay Range: $18.00-23.00 per hour

   ABOUT FJÄLLRÄVEN
   
   Originally hailing from Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, Fjällräven has now spread its passion for the outdoors to every corner of the world. Through its focus on sustainability and is commitment to creating functional, durable and timeless apparel, Fjällräven supports meaningful adventures in every environment.

   We see employee diversity as a guiding principle in our employment policy. This means promoting the diversity and heterogeneity of the individuals in the company in order to attain the highest possible productivity, creativity and efficiency.

   Top Traits and Values

   • They are passionate about people, product, being in nature, and sustainability.
   • They are accountable for their actions and take responsibility in any situation.
   • They do not blame, deny, make excuses, or become a victim to circumstance.
   • They grow through their successes and failures by being vulnerable, humble and by having a willingness to ask for help.
   • They consider what their team and brand need by being open to all feedback.
   • They demonstrate a persistence and drive for results through consistency and stability.

   RETAIL TAILOR PEAKS OF FOCUS

   Team

   • Responsible for clear, thoughtful communication to the store team, Store Manager and Lead Tailor
   • Work with the Lead Tailor to continually evolve operations
   • Educate customers and employees on proper fit, shop procedures, and guidelines in a professional and customer service-oriented manner
   • Communicate with customers to understand what is required to be altered or repaired and determining how to ensure that their specifications are met
   • Great understanding for the extent and difficulty of each alteration or customization and provide cost estimates to the customer
   • Attend/Participate in monthly Tailoring Calls

   Operations

   • Practice accountability and show a high level of ownership and initiative
   • Track work in an Alterations Log with a detail-oriented mind and a commitment to documenting the different stages of progress accurately
   • Experience in cash desk, POS operations and cash handling
   • Report any issues to the Lead Tailor
   • Work with the repairs team to support others as needed to turn projects around quickly and continually work with the team to evolve operations

   Community

   • Community driven knowledge and skill sharing, working with a national team of talent
   • Support the development and execution of repair workshops
   • Actively build and maintain a Fjällräven client base

   Product

   • Become an outdoor-equipment specialist and share their expertise with others in addition to performing and completing alterations/tailor fittings, and repairs according to service standards
   • Work on perfecting their skills to master all alterations and customizations on every brand style
   • Organize workload and complete items on time to meet or exceed productivity targets

   Sustainability

   • Lead by example and demonstrate a deep knowledge and understanding for our sustainability initiatives: The Fjällräven Way, The Fjällräven Down Promise, Arctic Fox Initiative, and Sustainable Wool

   Mandatory Skills, Education and/or Competencies

   • Hold an advanced level of experience in alterations/tailoring, mending and repairing in retail including:
     • Hem pants
     • Shorten sleeves
     • Repair and patch garments
     • Take-in and let out seams
     • Take accurate measurements
   • Knowledge about safety and the proper use of all equipment in the shop, including:
     • Industrial sewing machines
     • Serge machine
     • Cover-stitch machine
     • Button-press machine
   • A passion for the environment and a sustainable explorer of the outdoors.
   • A strong communicator with experience in customer service and selling.
   • Efficient, organized, dependable, adaptable and with the skillset to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
   • Ability to effectively and respectfully collaborate with diverse teams to create a positive customer experience and inclusive workplace environment for all.
   • Comfortable with basic math and written English skills.
     
     

   Fjällräven is committed to creating innovative, sustainable gear that helps to foster a healthier outdoor life, now and for future generations. If you are interested in joining an ever-growing team with its sights set on the summit, submit your resume and cover letter.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right shop tailor apprentice for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your shop tailor apprentice job on Zippia to find and recruit shop tailor apprentice candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting shop tailor apprentices requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new shop tailor apprentice

   Once you've found the shop tailor apprentice candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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