Production Worker 1

MSA, The Safety Company•Pittsfield, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

MSA Safety is seeking passionate, motivated, and driven individuals to join their team. MSA is a purpose-driven company committed to using innovation and technology to protect people and assets globally. They are dedicated to solving their customers' greatest problems so they can return home safe. This role involves performing sewing and non-sewing operations to convert specialty cut fabric into high-quality turnout gear. You will learn stitching operations and potentially other areas within the manufacturing plant.

Requirements

3 months minimum of sewing machine / stitching operation experience.
Able to read, write and speak basic English.
Background check, drug screen and pre-employment physicals are required.
Able to stand stationary for 8 hours.
Able to walk unassisted for full shift.
Able to reach at or above shoulder height.
Able to perform repetitive tasks using hands, wrists, fingers, arms, shoulders.
Able to 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.
Able to assist in team lifting of approximately 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Be responsible for the quality of your work and support your departmental team by learning at least two additional operations.
Perform machine operator roles including snapping, seam sealing, automated stitching, and trimming.
Use and understand a ruler and measurements.