Manufacturing Sewer

Kaas Tailored; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 25,830 - 31,547; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with employer match

Technology Reimbursement

Job summary

Kaas Tailored in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Sewing Technician to join their team focused on quality and continuous improvement. The role involves operating various sewing machines, tracing patterns, and cutting material as necessary.

The successful candidate will thrive in a systematic work environment and contribute to the values of the company, which has built high-quality products for over 50 years. Attractive benefits and wage growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Comfortable using sewing machines.
• Ability to read and comprehend production notes.
• Systematic thinkers and quick learners.

Responsibilities

• Operate single needle, double needle, and serger machine.
• Trace patterns and cut material by hand.
• Maintain high-quality standards.

Skills

Sewing machine operation

Pattern tracing

Material cutting

Process improvement

Job description

Are you detailed, focused, and love sewing? Is quality a priority for you? Are you always looking for better ways of doing things? If you said yes to all of these questions, then we think you might be a good fit as a Sewing Technician at Kaas Tailored.

Here at Kaas Tailored, we value relationships. Whether it be with our customers, vendors, or employees, we are looking for individuals who can partner with us in our goal to put people first and create quality products. As a Sewing Technician, you would be part of our team responsible for sewing components that are a subassembly for finished parts. Individuals in this position are comfortable using sewing machines, able to read and comprehend production notes, and able to follow directions to maintain our high-quality standards. Sewing Technicians who thrive in this work environment are systematic thinkers, quick learners, and love to work with their hands.

Regular schedule is 5:45 AM - 4:15 PM, Monday - Thursday. Potential overtime opportunities on Fridays.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate single needle, double needle, and serger machine
• Be able to trace patterns and cut material by hand where necessary
• Operate a sewing machine for a 10-hour shift
• Improve your processes and yourself each day

Company Background

Kaas Tailored is a growing, world-class manufacturing company located in Mukilteo, WA and for the last 50 years, we have built high-quality furnishings for airplanes, homes, and commercial environments. In an effort to love our employees better, we do things a little differently by training our teams in the use of lean principles and by providing the tools and skills necessary to improve their work and remove burden from processes. We also have the pleasure of sharing these principles and tools with companies from around the world who come to our shop to learn our way of thinking, see our processes, and hear from our great people how small changes can make a big difference in daily work.

Benefits package includes

• Starting wage of $18.75 per hour with a clear path for wage growth.
• The full range for this position is $18.75 to $22.90 per hour.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Under 12 months: 1 hour PTO for every 30 worked.
  • After 1 Year: 70 hours PTO
  • After 3 Years: 110 hours PTO
  • After 5 Years: 120 hours + 30 hours paid Holiday during Christmas week
• Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are paid for 10 hours after 1 month of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits: Eligible for coverage on the 1st day of the month following completion of 60 days of employment.
• Tuition Assistance: Eligible after 6 months of employment.
• 401(k): Employer match based on the profitability of the company.
• Technology Reimbursement: Eligible after 1 year of employment.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through the application of our affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

A conditional offer of employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Under the Washington Fair Chance Act, Kaas Tailored does not inquire about criminal history prior to extending a conditional offer. Criminal history, if any, will be evaluated in connection with the specific requirements of this role. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history prior to receiving a conditional offer.