Production Worker

MSA, The Safety Company • Auburn, ME

79d • Onsite

About The Position

MSA Safety is seeking a passionate, motivated, and driven individual to join their team. MSA is a purpose-driven company committed to using innovation and technology to protect people and assets globally. This role is for a Production Worker Level 4 in the stitching area, supporting the footwear manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will utilize an industrial sewing machine and be responsible for various tasks within the footwear production line.

Requirements

• 3 months minimum of sewing machine / stitching operation.
• Positive and flexible attitude and ability to work and be a team player.
• Able to read, write and speak basic English.
• Background check, drug screen and pre-employment physicals is required.
• Perform routine tasks.
• Stand or sit stationary for 8 hours.
• Stand/walk unassisted for a full shift for non-sewing operations.
• Reach 12-18 inches at or above shoulder height.
• Perform repetitive tasks using hands, wrists, fingers, arms, shoulders.
• Lift and carry 1-25 pounds unassisted.
• Assist in team lifting of approximately 30 pounds.
• Hear noises clearly with or without hearing support assistance.
• Vision - see up close fine details, small components and tools while performing sewing and machine operation) with or without vision support assistance.
• Have good depth perception.
• Strong organization skills and high attention to detail.
• Demonstrate good manual dexterity skills.
• 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.

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 leather footwear.
• Read, interpret and follow instructions and production tags.
• Ability to use and understand a ruler and measurements.
• Responsible for the quality of their work and expected to support their departmental team by learning at least two additional operations.
• May perform other duties such as Prep, Lasting, Inspection, Finishing (Non-Sewing Operations).
• Material Preparation.
• Working with programmable machinery.
• Performing manual jobs.
• Performing various shoe lasting operations to produce footwear, including inserting leather uppers in to clamping devices attached to machine.

What This Job Offers

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