Experienced Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Curtis Blue Line; Gilbert, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Long Term Disability and Life

Commuter benefits

Wellness plan

Job summary

Curtis PPE is seeking a Processor/Sewer in Gilbert, AZ to help serve first responders. This role involves processing, inspecting, repairing, and altering PPE elements used in critical situations.

You will work with a team to produce various items and ensure all equipment meets industry standards. A strong sewing background and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. The company offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, results-driven candidate is essential for the Processor/Sewer role.
• Experience with data entry and material handling is required.
• Ability to work with personal protective ensemble elements.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and alterations on PPE elements.
• Contribute to production of finished goods.
• Data entry of element and order information.

Skills

Strong sewing ability

Heavy fabric experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

English proficiency

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Description

Join our team and help serve our first responders!

Compensation Information

• $19-$21/hour

CURTIS PPE Care is your trusted expert in the care and maintenance of personal protective ensembles (PPE) used in some of the toughest environments—structural, wildland, industrial, and aviation firefighting. We specialize in inspecting, cleaning, and repairing PPE with unmatched precision and professionalism. Beyond that, we offer expert aftermarket alterations, modifications, and custom accessories to keep your gear performing at its best. Providing support services for personal protective ensembles is our only business, and we take great pride in doing it well.

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Processor/Sewer to join our Curtis PPE Care team in Gilbert, AZ. This dual role has two main areas of responsibility: 1) processing & inspecting PPE elements (including data entry and shipping/receiving); and 2) repair, altering, and adding accessory items to PPE elements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform repairs and alterations and add accessory items to personal protective ensemble elements.
• Contribute to the production of finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, shrouds, gear bags and other items.
• Follow established patterns and specifications, as well as create new patterns and specifications as necessary.
• Alter sizing on uniforms.
• Learn NFPA 1850 and other industry standards and how they relate to our processes and procedures.
• Data entry including, but not limited to element information, order entry, work performed, customer information, shipping details, etc.
• Sort, organize, inspect and launder personal protective ensemble elements.
• Assist with material inventory counts, shipping, and receiving.
• Use handheld hardware and tools as necessary.
• Operate company vehicles for pickup and delivery functions.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Must Have Skills

• Strong sewing ability.
• Prior work history with heavy fabric and hardware.
• Able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) in a data entry capacity.
• Ability to lift and handle 50 pounds.

Must Have Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with customers, coworkers, and leadership.
• Willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team oriented and respectful.

Nice to Have

• Experience with shipping and receiving.
• Experience with inspection and laundering of clothing.
• Pattern reading.
• Industrial stitching skills using, walking-foot, industrial style, sewing equipment is instrumental to the success of this role.

Work Perks

We currently offer a generous benefit package to all of our regular full-time employees, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – health and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness plan

About Us

CURTIS PPE operates six service centers in the Western United States: Henderson, NV, Dublin, CA, Santa Fe Springs, CA, Kent, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Gilbert, AZ.

L.N. Curtis & sons and CURTIS PPE are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons, CURTIS PPE participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at https://www.lncurtis.com/careers.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].