Repair Lead

Austin Lighthouse; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind in Austin, TX, seeks a Fabric Repair Lead to supervise floor activities, operate power sewing machines, and ensure repairs meet TAB/Army standards. You will mentor the team, monitor production data, and collaborate with supervisors to uphold safety and core values LIGHT.

Responsibilities include inventory maintenance, data entry for reports, and evaluating repairability while promoting accountability and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of repair materials and processes.
• Ability to manage day-to-day floor operations in a repair environment.
• Strong communication and ethics in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead floor activities in Fabric Repair.
• Operate power sewing machines for military apparel and fabric items.
• Enter production data for daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Maintain stock of repair materials and supplies.
• Assist Supervisor in evaluating repairability based on cost-benefit.

Skills

Repair team management

Quality control

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Ethics & discretion

Team mentorship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT US:

Ausitn Lighthouse for the Blind a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Austin Lighthouse for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind offers a variety of benefits to include

• 403(b) retirement plan
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• life insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee appreciation events
• and more

Responsibilities

• Leads floor activities in the Fabric Repair department.
• Operates power sewing machines to sew, alter, or repair military apparel, backpacks, and assigned fabric articles.
• Assists with entering data from the previous day's work that tracks repair production of the fabric specialist, which helps create and generate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly reports.
• Maintains adequate stock of repair material and supplies within the fabric repair area.
• Assists the Supervisor in determining which items are economically repairable based on cost-benefit analysis.
• Verifies product is up to TAB/Army standards and corrective actions.
• Coaches, mentors, and motivates the team for productivity and positive morale and engagement.
• Communicates the company policies, announcements, and general information to employees using a variety of methods, including 1-1s, Huddles, Staff Meetings, and Paycom.
• Promote TAB's Safety and Security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Hold self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
• Other duties as assigned

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all repair's raw materials
• Ability to manage the repair team day-to-day floor operations
• Quality control and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ethics and discretion with confidential or sensitive information
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrates sound work ethic
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity

Supervisory Responsibility

• Ability to train, mentor, and inspire teams for positive results. No direct reports but assist supervisor as needed.

Communication & Contacts Required

• Employees, departments, managers, executives, vendors, community members

Decision Making/Judgment Required

• Make decisions as per Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to:

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer
• Having strong dexterity capabilities to grasp, assemble, and manipulate objects.
• The ability to stand or sit for 7-8 hours a day.
• Lift 10-25 lbs. items/products repeatedly.
• Endure extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting.
• Navigate safely in small or large areas/environments.
• Ability to be in a stationary position (stand/sit) for 4-8 hours
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 30% of time

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Background Check and Drug Screen required
• Internal and external applicants accepted
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply

AUSTIN LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf