Production Worker

MSA - The Safety Company; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA - The Safety Company is hiring for a 1st shift Production Worker Level 4 in Auburn, ME. Starting pay is $18.68/hr. This role uses industrial sewing machines to assemble leather footwear and may involve non-sewing tasks.

Responsibilities include following instructions, reading measurements, ensuring quality, and learning two more operations to support the team. Overtime may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months sewing machine/stitching operation.
• Positive, flexible attitude; team player.
• Able to read, write and speak basic English.
• Background check, drug screen and pre-employment physicals required.
• Must be able to perform routine tasks and stand/sit for long durations.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial single/double needle and programmable sewing machines to stitch leather footwear.
• Read and follow production instructions and tags.
• Read a ruler and take measurements.
• Maintain quality and support the department by learning at least two additional operations.
• May perform Prep, Lasting, Inspection, Finishing (non-sewing) tasks.
• Assist in material prep and other duties as needed.

Skills

Sewing experience

Team player

Positive attitude

Basic English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Programmable machines

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

1st Shift - 5:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday (Overtime as business needs dictate)

Starting Pay Rate $18.68/hr Level I

Pay Grade HR999

# of Openings: 1

***Preferred Candidate Identified***

Now hiring for a Production Worker Level 4 in our stitching area that supports the footwear manufacturing process. Experienced stitchers will utilize an industrial sewing machine and be responsible for the following:

• Utilize a variety of industrial single needle, double needle and programmable machines to stitch leather footwear.
• Will read, interpret and follow instructions and production tags.
• Ability to use and understand a ruler and measurements.
• Every operator is responsible for the quality of their work and is expected to support their departmental team by learning at least two additional operations.

May perform other duties such as Prep, Lasting, Inspection, Finishing (Non-Sewing Operations)

• Material Preparation.
• Working with programmable machinery.
• Performing manual jobs
• Performing various shoe lasting operations to produce footwear, including inserting leather uppers in to clamping devices attached to machine.

Qualifications

Required

• 3 months minimum of sewing machine / stitching operation.
• Positive and flexible attitude and ability to work and be a team player.
• Able to read, write and speak basic English.
• Background check, drug screen and pre-employment physicals is required.
• Must be able to:
• perform routine tasks.
• stand or sit stationary for 8 hours.
• stand/walk unassisted for a full shift for non-sewing operations.
• reach 12-18 inches at or above shoulder height.
• perform repetitive tasks using hands, wrists, fingers, arms, shoulders.
• lift and carry 1-25 pounds unassisted.
• assist in team lifting of approximately 30 pounds.
• hear noises clearly with or without hearing support assistance.
• Vision - see up close fine details, small components and tools while performing sewing and machine operation) with or without vision support assistance.
• have good depth perception.
• strong organization skills and high attention to detail.
• demonstrate good manual dexterity skills.
• work inside and around others.
• wear safety glasses for full shift and/or gloves if required for the task.
• work at a moderate pace.
• work proficiently individually and as a team.
• collaborate and communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully.

Additional Requirements Preferred

• Previous experience in Sewing, Manufacturing, Machine Operation, Assembly, Quality Control and Inspection desirable.
• High School Diploma or GED.