Production Worker

MSA, The Safety Company • Pittsfield, NH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

MSA Safety is a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on its Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. The company is looking for passionate, motivated, and driven individuals to join their team. This role involves performing sewing and non-sewing operations to convert specialty cut fabric into high-quality turnout gear. The position offers the opportunity to learn stitching operations and potentially other areas within the manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• 3 months minimum of sewing machine / stitching operation.
• Able to read, write and speak basic English.
• Background check, drug screen and pre-employment physicals is 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.
• 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.
• Every operator is responsible for the quality of their work and is expected to support their departmental team by learning at least two additional operations.
• Ability to use and understand a ruler and measurements for machine operator roles (Snapping, Seam Seal, Automated Stitching, Trim).

What This Job Offers

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