Sewing Machine Operator

Britten, Inc. • Traverse City, MI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Britten is a veteran-owned (VOSB) creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper. Britten is a creative production studio with in-house printing and manufacturing capabilities. For over 30 years, we’ve been helping some of the world’s largest brands visually connect with their audience through conceptual design, innovative hardware, and display solutions. From experiential events to unique retail spaces, and from custom props to large-format print – when it comes to getting noticed, Britten does it all. We are looking for an individual has a passion for producing high quality and detailed work. The Sewing Machine Operator will enjoy following well-defined procedures that result in high-quality world-class products for Britten’s customers. If you are motivated and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this is the job for you! We want people who align with and can live our core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Quick reaction times to short deadlines
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced environment, have the ability to multi-task (this means planning multiple projects at one time) and reflect a positive attitude towards challenging job requirements
• Aptitude and willingness to learn
• Possess strong communications skills
• The ability to work before/after typical office hours as work may demand
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with commercial sewing machines a plus, but not required
• Previous manufacturing experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Operating industrial sewing machines and/or automated machines
• Familiar with knit substrates
• Accurately measure and sew products of varying sizes to customer specifications
• Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to meet production deadlines
• Ensuring products meet quality standards and customer specifications
• Support other production tasks as assigned, including cutting, finishing, or packaging
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies)
• Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees