What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Sewing Craftsperson position at Unobtainium Gear?
Unobtainium Gear is a small Henrico-based business specializing in high-quality, American made tactical equipment.
Qualifications:
- Professional sewing experience is required for this position. Candidates must be comfortable with industrial single needle sewing machines (ex. Juki 2810-7, Juki 1541, Juki 1341, etc.)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent education/training
- Must be eager and quick to learn new skills and techniques
- Must be self-motivated and hardworking
- Values quality and attention to detail
- Work as a team player and contributes to a positive workplace experience
- Can work without distractions from screens or personal devices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others to meet production goals
- Good physical health and ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Reliable transportation
Primary Responsibilities:
- Employees will learn to build, sew, and assemble the range of gear we design and sell. Most items are sewn from start to finish by one person.
- Using an industrial single needle walking foot sewing machine to build equipment. Visit ugmfg.com to see some examples.
Benefits:
- Full Time (40hr/week): Starting pay will be based on experience/ability and will increase as skills improve. A motivated individual will get to speed in about 6-9 months.
- Overtime and productivity bonus opportunities available for fully trained individuals.
- Health insurance
- Choice of 8 hour (5 days/week) or 10 hour (4 days/week) shifts
- 12 days of paid vacation per year and paid holidays.
- Paid training
- Employee discounts and access to machines/equipment for personal projects
- Safe and quiet work environment
- Paid lunch break
- No required overtime or weekend work
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,760.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,760 - $60,000
