Production Worker

MSA, The Safety Company • Pittsfield, NH

33d • Onsite

About The Position

MSA Safety is seeking passionate, motivated, and driven individuals to join their team. MSA is a purpose-driven company focused on safety, deploying innovation and technology to protect people and assets globally. This role involves performing sewing and non-sewing operations to convert specialty cut fabric into high-quality turnout gear at their manufacturing plant in Pittsfield, New Hampshire. Production workers will learn stitching operations and potentially other areas within the 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 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 their work.
• Support their departmental team by learning at least two additional operations.
• Operate machines for snapping, seam sealing, automated stitching, and trimming.
• Use and understand a ruler and measurements.

Benefits

• Additional compensation may be available based upon direct experience.
• Training provided if lacking minimum experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED