Blast Control is seeking Industrial Sewing Machine Operator candidates to grow our great team! We manufacture innovative textile products used for industrial safety (Blast Curtains).

Primary Roles & Responsibilities: Sewing machine operation, material fabrication, product layout and assembly. Document actions by completing production and quality forms. Work in a team atmosphere.

Experience Required: 2 years in sewing machine operation, upholstery work, or similar industrial textile manufacturing experience required. Proficient in sewing and working with a sewing machine.

Key Competencies:

* Trustworthy.

* Dependable and Punctual.

* Self-tasking personality and positive attitude.

* Committed to excellence and high level of attention to detail.

* Team player with good collaboration and communication skills.

* Proficient in sewing and working with a sewing machine.

* Mechanical aptitude and physical ability: Move and manipulate material, frequent standing, twisting, lifting, turning, and bending. Continuously pull, push, and tug materials. Use hand tools and power tools.

* Ability to use and read tape measure.

* Ability and desire to learn new skills.

* Ability to read and understand job aids and other instructional material printed in English preferred.

Additional Desirable Skills & Traits:

• Leadership skills/ training is a plus: Experience in a production supervision role in a textile related industry.
• Manufacturing experience
• Quality Control Experience
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Sewing machine maintenance/ repair experience.
• Power tool and hand tool proficiency
• Carpentry/ construction skills
• Equipment/ Forklift operation
• Bilingual

Opportunities for growth into new roles and responsibilities exist for team members with the drive to pursue them.

- Compensation Based on Specific Qualifications and Skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Sewing: 1 year (Required)
• Upholstery: 1 year (Preferred)
• Textile Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person