As a Sewing Machine Operator, you will produce fabric pouches and bags used to organize, carry, and store hand tools. This role spans the entire scope of making these products, from measuring and cutting materials to final sewn assembly. You must be able to work consistently, accurately, and quickly while following established specifications and meeting quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Set up the work area; cut the materials; and assemble and sew the finished goods
• Inspect throughout the process to verify that all finished goods meet specifications and are free of defects
• Adjust machine settings, fixtures, and tooling to optimize output and performance
• Keep the work area neat and orderly
• Oversee daily machine operations, including checking fluid levels, replenishing consumables, and maintaining inventory of common replacement parts
• Monitor and address the machine’s day-to-day performance 

Indicators of a good match for this role:

• You are aligned with Tekton’s philosophy, ways of thinking, and work style
• You have excellent attention to detail
• You enjoy consistency in your work 
• You take pride in the products you produce
• You enjoy learning and improving your skills 
• You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy

Baseline qualifications:

• Exceptional sewing abilities and advanced measuring, marking, and assembly skills
• Able to accurately lay out work pieces according to plans and patterns using basic measuring instruments
• Have a strong interest in sewing
• Have some experience with sewing machines
• Good hand and finger dexterity and coordination
• Capable of working in a sitting or standing position for extended periods
• Able to repeatedly lift 20 - 45 pounds
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Pay range: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits package: Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, life, and hospital indemnity insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) program; and tuition reimbursement. Part-time employees receive a modified benefits package which includes a 401(k) program, paid time off, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Location and hours: This is an hourly position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Full-time and part-time positions are available on first or second shift. Full-time employees are required to work an average of 40 - 45 hours per week. Overtime is optional but may be required at times. Part-time employees are required to work an average of 20 hours per week. Schedules are flexible. We are able to change employee start and end times or make special arrangements for scheduling conflicts.

Direct supervisor: Manufacturing Production Manager

About the department: The Manufacturing department produces a select but expanding number of Tekton tools. We are rapidly advancing our manufacturing capabilities with new equipment, technologies, and processes.

About the company: Tekton, Inc. is a family-owned company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are dedicated to making the best hand tools you will ever own, and we start by designing the products that we personally believe in and want to own ourselves. We focus especially on tools used in mechanical and assembly work; our core categories include systems of hand drive sockets and ratchets, impact sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.