Production Worker

Overview
Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.
At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.
Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.
Responsibilities
1st Shift - (6:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm on Friday - overtime on Saturdays as business needs dictate).
New Entry Level Starting Pay $17.50/hr - Additional compensation may be available based upon experience.
On-site position
For more than 100 years, our passionate mission of safety empowers us to protect lives. Globe invented Fire Fighter Protective Clothing / Turn Out Gear / Fire Suits over 137 years ago and we are proud to protect those on the front line today! We are looking to hire Production Workers for our Pittsfield, New Hampshire manufacturing plant and perform sewing and non-sewing operations as we convert specialty cut fabric into high quality turnout gear.
Production Workers are needed for stitching operations and may learn jobs in other areas:

• Stitching (Sewing Operators)
  • 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.

• Machine Operator roles (Snapping, Seam Seal, Automated Stitching, Trim, Cutting).
  • Cutting fabric into pieces using a Gerber Cutter.
  • Ability to use and understand a ruler and measurements.

• Able to read, write and speak basic English.
• Have basic knowledge of computers or tablets.
• Sewing Operators must be able to sit or stand for full shift.
• Non-Sewing Operators must be able to stand/walk for full shift.
• Able to assist in team lifting of approximately 30 pounds.
• Strong organization skills and high attention to detail.
• Previous experience in Sewing, Manufacturing, Machine Operation, Assembly, Quality Control and Inspection desirable.
• Willing to hire and train candidates of at all levels including entry level with no experience.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Background check, drug screen and pre-employment physicals is required.