Production and Design Support Hybrid Role
AXL AdvancedWylie, Texas
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Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Position Summary
The position is a hybrid role that bridges production operations and design/sample development. This position ensures that our processes are efficient, quality is high, and the translation from design to finished product is smooth, repeatable, and well documented. It’s a crucial back-bone role that will plug gaps and strengthen our throughput.
Key Responsibilities
Production
- Operate hot and cold cutting machinery to prep raw materials
- Maintain material inventory — tracking, restocking, reporting discrepancies
- Perform bartacking, and reinforcement sewing operations for in house and home sewer orders
- Assist with processing in house and home sewer orders for pick up
- Support for Finale Inventory system (BOMs, Cost Sheets, Inventory, misc)
- Oversee quality control checks (in-process and final) to ensure specs and tolerances are met
- Assist supervisor in daily workflow planning to meet production targets
- Assist with accessory kit building
- Maintain a clean and organized work space
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- Perform additional tasks as assigned by management
Design / Sample / Process Development
- Build and assemble samples per design specs.
- Execute time studies on sample builds to inform costing, labor estimates, and process improvements
- Work with design/engineering to iterate sample adjustments and feedback loops.
- Create sewing procedure documentation, process steps, and sequence workflows.
- Produce instructional sewing videos or media to train production staff and future hires.
- Work on approved designs and concepts on approved days.
Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills
- Experience in a cut & sew / sewn product manufacturing environment (bags, gear, tactical, outdoor, etc.)
- Familiarity with industrial sewing machines, reinforcing operations (bartack, bar-tack, zigzag, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and quality orientation
- Ability to read technical specs, patterns, and interpret design adjustments
- Good organizational and tracking skills for inventory and materials
- Aptitude for process documentation, video capture, and training style communication
- Proactive problem solver; comfortable working in hybrid role (hands-on+ strategic)
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- On-site role: lifts (e.g., material, gear) up to ~50 lbs
- Standing / walking for extended periods
- Working with machines, sharp tools, cutting, etc.
- Some noise, movement, multi-task demands
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance Available after 90 days
- 401K Available after 1 year
- Growth & Professional Development
- Unique Work Environment
- Competitive Pay DOE
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
Hiring Company Description:
AXL designs and manufactures high-performance upgrades and stand alone products for Military and Law Enforcement for use with gear made by Crye Precision®, Spiritus Systems, FirstSpear®, Velocity Systems, Mayflower, S&S Precision, Ferro Concepts, LBT (London Bridge Traders), Eagle Industries, and other great Military/LE gear brands.
AXL Advanced is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Compensation: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
About Us
Hiring for several positions as we grow!
AXL Advanced designs and manufactures high-performance upgrades and stand alone products for Military and Law Enforcement for use with gear made by Crye Precision®, Spiritus Systems, FirstSpear®, Velocity Systems, Mayflower, S&S Precision, Ferro Concepts, LBT (London Bridge Traders), Eagle Industries, and other great Military/LE gear brands.
AXL Advanced is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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