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Survival Innovations (SI) provides custom-designed, high-quality safety equipment to the military and commercial sectors. We are a small manufacturing company with big innovative plans that is based in beautiful Mills River, NC. Quality is not a slogan to us but our way of life. From the products we produce to the people we hire, we are passionate about quality, integrity, and keeping people safe.

We are an innovative company that fosters new ideas in safety and outdoors equipment. When you join our team you will experience respect, patience, openness and growth. If you want to be better trained at your job, we will offer that opportunity. Your goals are our goals. Grow with us.

Sewing Technician (2-4 needed)

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

Qualifications:

Experience: sewing, 1 year (Preferred)

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

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