Vinyl FabricatorManufacturing Technician

Fol-Da-Tank; Milan (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k with company match

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Fol-Da-Tank is hiring an Industrial Vinyl Fabricator for first shift to cut, seam, sew, and assemble vinyl products per engineered drawings. Work from RF and hot air equipment, with focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced shop environment.

Starting wage is $17-18 per hour, with full benefits including 401(k) with company match, vacation and sick time, and opportunities to grow with the team. Must be able to read measurements and operate industrial sewing machines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years experience with industrial sewing preferred.
• Ability to read measurements and engineered drawings.

Responsibilities

• Cut vinyl and other materials using scissors and a cutting table; tape measure proficiency required.
• Attach handles and seam vinyl using RF press equipment.
• Seam vinyl with hot air equipment; sew materials with industrial machines.
• Press grommets and lace vinyl liners to metal frames as needed.
• Work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with safety and quality in mind.

Skills

Measuring proficiency

Sewing experience

Mathematical ability

Reading engineered drawings

Multi-tasking

Safety and quality mindset

Communication

Team player with initiative

Time management

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

**__**Do you want to love your job? Join the Fol-Da-Tank family and take pride in your work! In our fast-paced manufacturing environment, the shop is the hub of excited! We have an immediate openings for a full-time work. We offer a full benefit package, including 401k with a company match, and vacation and sick time!

** Primary Objective:** The responsibilities of the Industrial Vinyl Fabricator are to cut, seam using RF (radio frequency) and hot air equipment, sew, stitch, lace and grommet product to customer project requirements and scope. This individual will work with a wide variety of equipment and materials, working from engineered drawings and instructions.

Hiring for first shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm M-F.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Starting wage: $17-18 per hour based on skills and experience

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cutting
  • Cut vinyl and other materials using scissors and a cutting table; must be tape measure proficient
• Bar Seaming
  • Attach handles and seam vinyl using RF press equipment
• Air Seaming
  • Seam vinyl and other materials using pull-style hot air equipment
• Sewing
  • Prepares machine by changing needles and thread, oiling and changing bobbin, and securing attachments
  • Sew materials together using industrial sewing machines
• Grommet
  • Use a grommet machine to press grommets into vinyl
• Lace
  • Attach vinyl liners to metal frames using lacing rope

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to operate various machines; sewing experience is preferred
• Proficient in math, able to use measuring devices, and comprehend engineered drawings and instructions
• Ability to effectively multi‑task various projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality expectations
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication
• Eager to learn, take initiative, and leadership skills with an ownership mindset.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and strong time management skills
• Ability to work extended hours with little advance notice to meet project deadlines, if needed

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with industrial sewing preferred

Physical Demands:

• Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending for 8-hour periods.
• Ability to frequently lift/move up to 20 pounds.
• Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, dust, or dirt