Machine Operator-Closing Stitcher-1

New Balance

91d • $17

About The Position

As a Closing Stitcher you will perform many stitching operations that may be done exclusively or on a rotational basis. You will perform a variety of relatively complex hand stitching patterns using a stitching machine and hand-held tools that contribute to completing the product. You work in a team environment always focusing on safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Requirements

• Able to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Hand and eye coordination along with depth perception (layered materials), good peripheral vision, ability to see incoming and/or outgoing workstations and precision work (clear vision as close as 11 inches for tasks).
• Use of personal protective equipment is required.
• Manual dexterity skills (eye, hand, and feet coordination).
• Able to perform repetitive upper extremity motions and repetitive forceful grip/pinch requiring both hands, frequent reaching, good range of motion of fingers, hands, wrists, and elbows.
• Must stand and balance using foot pedals requiring both feet throughout an 8-hour shift, moving from role to role or sedentary standing.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced production line environment (building 600 pair of shoes in an 8-hour shift) while completing a variety of sewing/stitching and hand-finishing processes safely with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Able to lift light to moderate amounts of weight.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks to the materials and parts of the shoe utilizing various tools and machinery, and adherence to standard work cycles.
• Cross train and rotate to various jobs and duties to achieve departmental and business goals.
• Make suggestions to improve the process and display motivation and initiative to improve skills and job knowledge.
• Support NB quality expectations/standards and take ownership for meeting them.
• Ensure work quality before passing onto customers.
• Follow NB policies and demonstrate responsibility for attendance, safety requirements, PPE and reporting of accidents and near misses.
• Read spec sheets to verify threads and bobbins with the ability to identify sizes on the part.
• Learn and adhere to start up and shutdown procedures (TPM) and make simple machine/mechanical adjustments to their workstation.

Benefits

• 40% employee discount on New Balance products (in-store and online)
• Robust benefits tailored to various lifestyles and life stages
• Lifestyle Benefit Program – reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities
• Pay-for-Performance program and company bonus eligibility
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% match up to 5% of contributions, fully vested
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts on cellular services, travel, entertainment, consumer goods, and more
• Comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K
• Opportunities for online learning and development courses
• $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs
• Yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement
• 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave

What This Job Offers