SCARS Technician I

Goruck•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The SCARS Technician I is an entry-level role on GORUCK’s gear repair and manufacturing team. The technician learns GORUCK’s construction standards while performing repairs and customizations on gear, apparel, and footwear. The role requires experience with sewing machinery or durable materials, careful workmanship, and the grit, attention to detail, and work ethic needed for heavy-duty repair work. The position is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and reports to the SCARS Manager. It also supports shop operations, repair tracking, product logistics, and the organization of the workspace.

Requirements

Prior experience operating sewing machinery or working with durable materials such as canvas, ballistic nylon, leather, upholstery, or similar rugged fabrics.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to interpret job tickets and enter production data into a computer.
Ability to communicate clearly with a close-knit team.
Ability to safely operate heavy repair equipment and handle a physical workload, including lifting up to 20 pounds.
Strong time-management skills, a problem-solving attitude, and commitment to workplace safety laws and trade standards.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform standard repairs and customizations on GORUCK gear, apparel, and footwear, ensuring finished items are in better condition than when they arrived.
Set up and operate industrial sewing machines, including Juki machines, patch presses, and equipment used with heavy-duty materials such as Cordura, canvas, and mil-spec webbing.
Organize, log, and accurately report on assigned repairs using workshop databases and spreadsheets.
Work with the SCARS Coordinator and product teams to manage logistics, audit job tickets, organize incoming product shipments, and process returns.
Maintain a self-motivated, organized workspace and complete secondary shop tasks as needed.