Production Worker - Hardware

About the role

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 hiring Production Workers for our Ada, Oklahoma manufacturing plant to perform sewing and non-sewing operations as we convert specialty cut fabric into high-quality turnout gear.

In this role you will learn stitching operations and may also learn jobs in other areas. All candidates will be hired on a temporary-to-permanent basis to start.

Responsibilities

• 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): Ability to use and understand a ruler and measurements.

Requirements

• 3 months minimum of sewing machine / stitching operation. If lacking minimum experience, we will train you and you will start through our temporary agency before full-time employment.
• Able to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physicals are required.
• Must be able to:
  • Stand stationary for 8 hours.
  • Walk unassisted for full shift.
  • Reach at or above shoulder height.
  • Perform repetitive tasks using hands, wrists, fingers, arms, shoulders.
  • Read, write, and speak in English.
  • Hear noises clearly with or without hearing support assistance.
  • See up close fine details, small components, and tools while performing sewing and machine operation (with or without vision support assistance). Good depth perception.
  • Lift and carry 1–25 pounds unassisted.
  • Work inside and around others.
  • Wear safety glasses for full shift and/or gloves if required for the task.
  • Work at a moderate pace.
  • Work proficiently individually and as a team.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully.
  • Perform routine tasks.
  • Assist in team lifting of approximately 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Sewing, Manufacturing, Machine Operation, Assembly, Quality Control, and Inspection is desirable.
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).

Pay

$17.67 per hour.

Schedule

1st Shift: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with overtime as business needs dictate.