Industrial Sewing Technician - Leather & Precision

Phenixfirehelmets; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Phenix Technology Inc. in Riverside, CA is hiring for a Sewing Technician. This full-time, temporary role supports production of fire helmets by preparing materials, operating industrial sewing machines, and ensuring quality per specifications.

Expected 12-month assignment with on-site work; leather materials handling is part of daily tasks and adherence to Lean Manufacturing principles is encouraged to improve safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in sewing; comfortable with industrial sewing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work spec sheets, drawings, measurements, and production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Willingness to embrace Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials and assemblies for sewing, including pinning, marking, trimming, measuring, and other preparation tasks.
• Operate industrial sewing machines to fasten materials used in Phenix products.
• Sew materials (leather, webbing, fabric) according to specs and quality standards.
• Read and interpret work instruction sheets and production drawings.
• Use measuring devices to ensure proper dimensions, placement, and consistency.
• Maintain machine readiness and perform routine maintenance on sewing machines.
• Inspect materials and identify defects to prevent quality issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading specifications

Teamwork

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Basic maintenance

Job description

Phenix Technology Inc. in Riverside, CA is hiring for a Sewing Technician. This full-time, temporary role supports production of fire helmets by preparing materials, operating industrial sewing machines, and ensuring quality per specifications.

Expected 12-month assignment with on-site work; leather materials handling is part of daily tasks and adherence to Lean Manufacturing principles is encouraged to improve safety and efficiency.