Parachute Maintenance - Repair Tech I
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Compensation
$17+/hour
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Title: PMD - Repair Tech I EEO Classification: Operatives
Department: Parachute Maintenance FSLA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports to: PMD Team Leader
Position Summary: Responsible for disassembling sections of a canopy and sewing patches on skins.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains good working knowledge of, and follows all related SOP’s and Work Instructions.
- Threads needles, removes and replaces bobbins, adjusts thread tensions and stitches per inch, and keeps machine clean and oiled.
- Must understand and follow Performance Designs standards on seam allowances, edge distances, seam starts, and acceptable fold backs.
- Performs repairs of all sizes, and surface patches, oversews, and I-beam seams.
- Maintains line placement while working on canopies and performs self-inspection of work.
- Works independently but supervision is available as needed.
- Performs other inherent duties related to, but not limited to the above.
Education and Experience Requirements
· High School diploma or GED Equivalent required.
· Previous sewing experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to read, understand and follow written Standard Operating Procedure Specifications that are written in the English language.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Must be able to use measuring devices.
Physical Requirements
- Finger, hand and arm dexterity crucial for manipulating and sewing of canopy parts.
- Substantial repetitive motion movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers required
- Visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) necessary for self inspections
- Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must have legible handwriting to complete required documentation.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Bending and stooping may be required when picking up canopy and placing on workstation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
"We are dreamers, creators, testers, and producers.
Driven by a true love for skydiving and an insatiable curiosity for possibility in parachute design, we’ve delivered revolutionary canopies and unrivalled customer service for over 40 years. Our sport will never stop evolving.
Neither will we."
"Performance Designs is always on the lookout for enterprising and curious forward-thinkers to help shape the face and future of the parachute industry.
We also enjoy a casual work environment, a desirable 4-day work schedule, and various company-sponsored events.
Our employee benefits include: medical / dental / life Insurance, supplemental benefits, 401(k) with Employer matching, holiday pay, paid time off, wellness plan, and quarterly incentives for eligible employees."
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