Footwear Stitching Operator - 1st Shift

MSA Safety Inc.; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety Inc. is hiring a Production Worker for the stitching area to support footwear manufacturing. 3 months of sewing experience is required; you may be hired through a temp agency before transitioning to full-time based on performance.

As a Production Worker you will operate industrial sewing machines, read instructions, measure with rulers, and stay engaged with team goals. The role may include non-sewing duties such as prep, inspection, and finishing.

Qualifications

• 3 months minimum sewing/stitching experience.
• Able to read, write and speak basic English.
• Background check, drug screen and pre-employment physicals required.
• Stand or sit for 8 hours; lift 1–25 pounds unassisted; team lifting about 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of industrial sewing machines to stitch leather footwear.
• Read, interpret and follow production instructions and tags.
• Use a ruler and understand measurements for accurate stitching.
• Support the department by learning at least two additional operations.
• May perform prep, lasting, inspection and finishing (non-sewing) tasks.
• Perform material preparation and work with programmable machinery.
• Carry out manual tasks and various shoe lasting operations to assemble footwear.

Skills

Team player

English literacy

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Reading measurements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Programmable machines

Job description

MSA Safety Inc. is hiring a Production Worker for the stitching area to support footwear manufacturing. 3 months of sewing experience is required; you may be hired through a temp agency before transitioning to full-time based on performance.

As a Production Worker you will operate industrial sewing machines, read instructions, measure with rulers, and stay engaged with team goals. The role may include non-sewing duties such as prep, inspection, and finishing.