Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Our mission is to do things differently: we're contrarians—deeply focused on sustainability and efficiency to benefit our customers, workers, community, and the world.
We are currently hiring a Textile Quality Control Associate to support our Textiles QC department. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role focused on evaluating raw materials and finished goods to ensure they meet our quality standards from the floor to final inspection.
If you have an eye for detail, a working knowledge of textiles, and want to grow your experience in apparel manufacturing, this could be the right fit for you.
What You'll Do:
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Inspect incoming fabrics and raw materials for GSM, shrinkage, color consistency, weave defects, and other quality attributes prior to production
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Conduct in-line and final audits across cutting, stitching, and pressing operations to ensure garments meet approved specifications
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Perform physical testing procedures including colorfastness, pilling, and durability assessments and track results accurately
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Identify, document, and report material, construction, and finishing defects
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Quarantine non-conforming materials and support corrective action processes with internal teams
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Enter inspection results, maintain defect logs, and generate reports for management
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Support the QC team during floor checks, final inspection stations, and inventory-related reviews
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Communicate clearly with team leads, production staff, and supervisors regarding quality issues
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Complete relevant tasks and data entry in our ERP system accurately and on time
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Follow all safety procedures and report hazards immediately
Requirements:
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Prior experience in textile or garment quality control, fabric inspection, or a related production role preferred
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Working knowledge of fabric construction, common garment defects, and acceptable quality limits (AQL)
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Familiarity with textile testing protocols (e.g., shrinkage tolerances, colorfastness, appearance retention)
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Comfortable in a labor-intensive environment with extended standing, walking, and occasional heavy lifting
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Basic computer literacy including data entry, Excel, and ERP system experience or willingness to learn
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Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately
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Bilingual in Spanish and English is a strong plus
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Exhibits initiative, grit, and a strong sense of teamwork
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Flexible work schedule required including shifts, weekends, and holidays
Other qualities that are a plus:
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Associate's or bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Fashion Production, Quality Management, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience
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Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) or similar reporting tools
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Knowledge of grading rules, measurement tolerances, and tech pack evaluation
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Interest in building a long-term career in QC or production management
This is a full-time, on-site position. Starting rate is $17.87/hour and may vary with experience. Benefits include medical and dental, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.
Must be based in the Los Angeles Area
