Kitter/Assembler

Outer Armor by Commercial Sewing, Inc.; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Summer break

End of year bonuses

Dress down Fridays

Wellness challenges

Job summary

Commercial Sewing, Inc. in Torrington, CT is seeking an entry-level Kitter/Assembler to support daily production. This role performs sub-assembly tasks, including measuring, cutting, tying, and bartack operations on materials like Velcro and webbing.

The position is full-time, on-site, with benefits including paid holidays, 401k, medical and dental coverage, and year-end bonuses. High school diploma and 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred; sewing background is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with manufacturing equipment.
• Sewing background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.
• Inspects input/output quality requirements on all units processed.
• Follows approved procedures to complete all tasks.
• Maintains work area in a clean, repaired and organized manner.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Performs duties in other areas as needed.

Skills

Measuring to 1/8 inch

Machinery operation

Sewing background

Quality & timing awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Strip cutting machine

Grommet machines

Snap machine

Heat gun welding equipment

Kick presses

Label machine

Hand tools

Bartack machines

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Commercial Sewing, Inc. - Torrington, CT 06790Position Type: Full Time - Non-exemptEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $15.00 - $21.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: FirstJob Category: ManufacturingAre you looking for a great company to grow with? Then look no further than Commercial Sewing!

Our employees enjoy a slew of benefits from paid holidays, summer shut down, Christmas break, Spring Day, 401k, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance, gift cards for a summer BBQ and towards your Thanksgiving dinner, and end of year bonuses. We have dress down Fridays and a range of activities throughout the year including a Halloween Costume Contest, Christmas party, and multiple Wellness Challenges. We train and promote from within. If you are looking to join a family rather than being 'just another number,' Commercial Sewing is the place for you.

Kitter/Assembler

Summary

This position is responsible for the proper kitting of all work orders as required the daily production schedule. Performs sub-assembly operations including measuring, cutting, tying, fastening and bar tacking materials such as Velcro, webbing, elastic, buckles, grommets as part of pre-sewn operation.

Essential Functions

• Works with the department supervisor to perform all functions within the Kitting department
• Assembles parts with hands and machinery to include; ability to measuring to 1/8 inch, operate light duty machines, measure/tying bungie, bartack (quick sewing) etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.
• Inspects input/output quality requirements on all units processed.
• Follows approved procedures to complete all tasks.
• Maintains work area in a clean, repaired and organized manner.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Performs duties in other areas as needed.

QualificationsEducation & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with manufacturing equipment.
• Sewing background preferred but not required.

Equipment Used:

• Strip cutting machine
• Grommet machines
• Snap machine
• Heat gun welding equipment
• Kick presses
• Label machine
• Hand tools
• Bartack machines

Note:

1) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

2) The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.