What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician - Industrial Sewing position at Frost River Trading Company?
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - INDUSTRIAL SEWER, FT
Frost River has been a staple in Duluth manufacturing for over two decades. We are a thriving small business in the outdoor industry located at the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District. Here at Frost River, staff members take great pride in manufacturing canoe packs, daypacks, shoulder bags, briefcases and more!
Primarily we utilize waxed canvas, leather, and solid brass hardware to craft our softgoods, but we also have other contract manufacturing opportunities with like-minded local businesses. This allows us to offer projects that will help develop a multitude of skills.
It is of utmost importance to us to provide customers with a great product and offer top-notch services to our accounts. We recognize we can only do that if we are a great employer. Our success is driven by the success of our employees.
Core Values of the Frost River work culture:
- Inclusivity- Make a difference as a team, work collaboratively and support others in growth and development. The Frost River team is made up of a diverse group of individuals, all with differing experience levels.
- Balance- We understand that the key to success is a healthy work/life balance. While there are opportunities for over-time shifts, we have never required mandatory overtime. Find our fantastic PTO and paid holiday information in the benefits package listed below.
- Development- We are looking for individuals that want to grow with us. We want your feedback and perspective as we hone in on finding every level of manufacturing efficiency.
Sewing technicians are each assigned their own workstation within our production facility, and share specialized machines with other sewing team members. We have two different sewing floors and maintain an atmosphere that fosters teamwork, teachable moments, and collaboration to help team members develop the necessary skills for the job.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Be able to operate, or be willing to learn a variety of sewing machines including sergers, tackers, binders, as well as single and double stitch machines
- Work with a sense of urgency while possessing an eye for detail
- Work both independently and as a member of team to produce quality top-quality goods in a timely manner
- Be on time, dependable and possess a positive attitude
- Assist in the training and support of new staff members
Minimum Qualifications and Skills
- Industrial sewing experience in a professional setting is preferred.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, stretch, twist and reach
- Knowledge or the ability to learn light maintenance and cleaning of sewing machines
- Ability to lift 25 lb
Employee Benefits (Full-time)
- PTO ACCURAL: Receive up to 2 weeks of PTO your first year (accrued hourly). Your accrual amount will increase according to your length of employment.
- PAID HOLIDAYS: Frost River offers nine paid holidays throughout the year.
- HEALTH COVERAGE: Employer covers 75% of your monthly health coverage, we also offer: Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account options with a $50 employer contribution each month, robust 401k program with an employer match up to 5% match, Profit-sharing program
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: Hourly, starting at $16.50/hr depending on experience
Job Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8hr Shifts, 7am-3:30pm, some OT opportunities on Saturdays
Work Location: One Location
Frost River is an equal opportunity employer
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Briefly explain what type of sewing experience you currently possess (i.e. home sewing, industrial sewing in the workplace, etc)
Experience:
- Sewing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17