What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Seamstress position at AEST Fire & Safety?
About us
AEST Fire & Safety is a growing small business located in Laurinburg, NC. We provide firefighting equipment to emergency agencies across the Southeast. We are seeking seamstress(s) for a new firefighting gear repair center. Come join a family owned team of professionals.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting with all new equipment
- Relaxed atmosphere
- On-the-job training
- Flexible working hours
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Industrial sewer for a new Firefighter Gear Repair center located in Laurinburg NC. Work for a small but growing family-owned bueinss. Its Important that you be a motivated, high energy, positive person who is willing to be trained in several aspects of the business and ptich in when needed in areas besides sewing. Demonstration of sewing ability will be required before hiring.
Full Time position $16-$20 per hour, depending on experience. Weekly pay available. Paid time off after first year of employment available. Flexible hours available. Shifts are Monday through Friday with occasional overtime opportunities available.
New industrial equipment and new state of the art facility will be your working environment.
Duties:
- Primary duty is sew and repair firefighting gear
Alternate duties
- Assist in washing and inspecting firefighting gear
- Intake processing of firefighting gear
- Shipping finished products
Qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have 2-4 years experience in sewing heavy material.
- Must have experience using industrial sewing machines.
- Must provide attention to detail.
- Must be responsible, willing to learn, able to adhere to deadlines & be dependable.
- Must be willing to submit to drug testing.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Be able to work and 8-hour shift sitting, standing, bending, and lifting.
- Be able to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
- Be able to lift up to 30 punds.
- Be able to, with or without crrect close vision, ability to adjust focus, and be able to distinguish between different colors.
Start Date:
- Accepting applications not through April 24th, at 5pm.
- Expected to hire early to mid-May and begin work by late May
We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
If you are a dedicated worker with a track record of success in driving business growth and innovation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your qualifications for consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 44 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Attendance bonus
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- sewing: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20