Production Worker

MSA - The Safety Company; Pittsfield (NH); On-site; USD 55,214,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is hiring Production Workers at our Pittsfield, NH plant to perform sewing and non-sewing operations converting turnout gear components. 1st shift runs 6:00 am–3:30 pm (Fri 6:00 am–2:30 pm) with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $19.27/hour; temp-to-perm basis.

Candidates must have 3 months sewing experience, read/write/speak basic English, pass background/drug/physicals, and lift 30 pounds. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Training available if experience is lacking.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak basic English.

Responsibilities

• Operate stitching machines to assemble turnout gear shell or liner and ensure quality.
• Learn additional operations and support departmental teamwork.
• Read measurements using a ruler and maintain accurate stitching.

Skills

English proficiency

Sewing operations

Team lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Ruler/measurement tools

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At 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: 6:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm on Friday
• Overtime on Saturdays as business needs dictate. With 30-minute unpaid lunch and two breaks.
• Starting Pay: $19.27/hour - Additional compensation may be available based upon direct experience.
• # of Openings: 1
• Preferred Candidate has been identified***

Now hiring Production Workers for our Pittsfield, New Hampshire manufacturing plant to perform sewing and non-sewing operations as we convert specialty cut fabric into high quality turnout gear. In this role you will learn stitching operations and may also learn jobs in other areas as well.

All candidates will be hired on a temporary to permanent basis to start.

Stitching (Sewing Operators)

• Utilize a variety of industrial single needle, double needle and programmable machines to stitch one of over 100 operations needed to complete the turnout gear shell or liner. 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.

Machine Operator roles (Snapping, Seam Seal, Automated Stitching, Trim)

• Ability to use and understand a ruler and measurements.

Qualifications

• 3 months minimum of sewing machine / stitching operation.
• Able to read, write and speak basic English.
• Background check, drug screen and pre-employment physicals is required.
• Able to assist in team lifting of approximately 30 pounds.

• If lacking minimum experience, we will train you and you will start through our temporary agency before full time employment.

• Must be able to:

• Stand stationary for 8 hours.
• Walk unassisted for full shift.
• Reach at or above shoulder height.
• Perform repetitive tasks using hands, wrists, fingers, arms, shoulders.
• Read, write, and speak in English.
• Ability to hear noises clearly with or without hearing support assistance.
• Vision - ability to see up close fine details, small components and tools while performing sewing and machine operation) with or without vision support assistance.
• Good depth perception.
• Able to lift and carry 1-25 pounds unassisted.
• 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.
• Perform routine tasks.

Additional Requirements Preferred

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