Production Worker - 1st Shift

MSA, The Safety Company • Pittsfield, NH

3h • Onsite

About The Position

MSA Safety is hiring Production Workers for its Pittsfield, New Hampshire manufacturing plant to perform sewing and non-sewing operations, converting specialty cut fabric into high-quality turnout gear. The role includes learning stitching operations and may include learning jobs in other areas.

Stitching operators use industrial single-needle, double-needle, and programmable machines to perform one of more than 100 operations needed to complete the turnout gear shell or liner. Operators are responsible for the quality of their work and are expected to learn at least two additional operations. Machine Operator roles include Snapping, Seam Seal, Automated Stitching, and Trim. These roles require the ability to use and understand a ruler and measurements.

All candidates start on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The stated first-shift schedule is 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Friday, with overtime on Saturdays as business needs dictate. The schedule includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two breaks. Starting pay is $19.27 per hour; additional compensation may be available based on direct experience.

Requirements

• At least 3 months of sewing machine or stitching-operation experience; candidates without this experience may be trained and start through a temporary agency before full-time employment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Ability to use and understand a ruler and measurements for machine-operator roles.
• Successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Ability to stand stationary for 8 hours and walk unassisted for a full shift.
• Ability to reach at or above shoulder height and perform repetitive tasks using hands, wrists, fingers, arms, and shoulders.
• Ability to hear noises clearly, with or without hearing support assistance.
• Ability to see fine details, small components, and tools up close while sewing and operating machinery, with or without vision support assistance, and have good depth perception.
• Ability to lift and carry 1–25 pounds unassisted and assist with team lifting approximately 30 pounds.
• Ability to work inside and around others, wear safety glasses for the full shift and gloves when required, and work at a moderate pace.
• Ability to perform routine tasks and work proficiently both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Perform sewing and non-sewing production operations to convert specialty cut fabric into turnout gear.
• Use industrial single-needle, double-needle, and programmable machines to perform assigned stitching operations.
• Maintain responsibility for the quality of completed work.
• Learn at least two additional operations to support the departmental team.
• Perform machine-operator tasks in areas such as Snapping, Seam Seal, Automated Stitching, or Trim.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed