Employment

This individual is responsible for operating industrial sewing machine to produce aviation life support equipment. Responsible for producing quality parts throughout the entire manufacturing process.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: sewing, 1 year (Preferred but not required.  We will train you!)

Primary Responsibilities

• Sew products within established standards while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high degree of workmanship.
• Effectively operate various sewing machines and be able to conduct routine sewing machine maintenance such as: thread needles, changing needles, bobbin changes and oiling machines
• Set up sewing machine with proper thread, tension settings, and programmable operation settings as applicable
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrated ability to operate sewing machine.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Ability to read and accurately use length scale.
• Must have sound hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work safely and within the established safe work practices, policies, and procedures.

Development Skills and/or Training to be provided after entering position

• Related production training.

Education 

• High School Diploma/GED preferred

Preferred Elements

• Experience using heavy duty sewing machine
• Knowledge of quality and type of stitches
• Assembly experience

Work Location:

• Mills River, NC

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Schedule:
• No weekends
• Day shift
• 10 hour shift

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply