Industrial - Sewing Technician

Ricochet Manufacturing • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high-tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that focuses on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility. In addition to serving the United States Military, Ricochet serves customers in multiple sectors of public safety by providing custom engineered PPE including EMS gear for the Philadelphia and Honolulu Fire Departments, Technical Rescue gear to all FDNY Rescue and Squad companies, and structural/turnout gear to multiple Fire Departments throughout the United States and beyond. Ricochet is a long-standing member of FEMSA. For more information, visit ricochet-gear.com.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant sewing experience in a factory or manufacturing setting.
• Experience in the operation of single needle, double needle, and bar tack machines.
• Ability to read and understand orders with pictures and or written instructions.
• Must work overtime when required.
• Must be willing to receive cross training with the goal of performing multiple tasks.
• Must be able to lift 10 LBS.
• Alignment with company culture and Core Values: Service Oriented, Customer Driven, Inclusive, Integrity, Resourceful, Team Player.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work with people.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and communicate plan to staff to ensure accurate execution.
• Requires 10 hours/day of standing.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 10-25lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Formal sewing education may be substituted for work experience.
• Previous experience as a team lead in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office - Excel, Teams, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Operate single needle, double needle, and bar tack machines.
• Read and understand orders with pictures and or written instructions.
• Work overtime when required.
• Receive cross training with the goal of performing multiple tasks.
• Lift 10 LBS.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Retirement benefits after 90 days of employment
• Paid vacation time
• Personal days for illness/personal emergencies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed