Production Worker

MSA, The Safety Company • Pittsfield, NH

12d • 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 customer problems so individuals can return home safely. This role is for a Production Worker at their manufacturing plant in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, where they will convert specialty cut fabric into high-quality turnout gear through sewing and non-sewing operations. The position offers the opportunity to learn stitching operations and potentially other areas. All hires will begin on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Requirements

• 3 months minimum of sewing machine / stitching operation experience.
• Ability to stand stationary for 8 hours.
• Ability to walk unassisted for full shift.
• Ability to reach at or above shoulder height.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks using hands, wrists, fingers, arms, shoulders.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to lift and carry 1-25 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work inside and around others.
• Ability to wear safety glasses for full shift and/or gloves if required for the task.
• Ability to work at a moderate pace.
• Ability to work proficiently individually and as a team.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully.
• Ability to perform routine tasks.
• Ability to assist in team lifting of approximately 30 pounds.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physicals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Sewing, Manufacturing, Machine Operation, Assembly, Quality Control and Inspection.
• 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.
• Ensure the quality of their own work.
• Support departmental team by learning at least two additional operations.
• Perform snapping, seam sealing, automated stitching, and trimming operations.
• Use and understand a ruler and measurements.

Benefits

• Additional compensation may be available based upon direct experience.
• Temporary to permanent basis employment.

What This Job Offers

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