Marine Finish Upholsterer - SAFE Boats International : Job Details

Marine Upholsterer Department: FinishReports to: Finish Manager Location: Bremerton FSLA Status: Non- ExemptShift: Days 5:00 am - 3 :30 pm M-Th Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 with Sewing machine experience $28.00 - $30.00 with actual Upholstery experience JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, responsible for performing all marine Upholstery operations. Will assist in department/workstation set up, tool acquisition and maintenance. Works with multiple departments to ensure efficiencies in scheduling, pricing, quality, design and customer support. Troubleshoots and solves construction problems in coordination with supervisor. Excellent communicator with verbal and written direction. BENEFITS!

• 3 DAY WEEKENDS

• ALL TOOLS AND PPE PROVIDED AND PAID FOR
• 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
• COMPANY PAID HEALTHCARE
• 4 DAY WORK WEEK MONDAY - THURSDAY
• PAID TIME OFF ACCRUES ON DAY ONE!
• 401k MATCH 2%, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, LIFE INSURANCE, LTD, AND MORE!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with department/workstation set up, tool acquisition, and maintenance.
• Sets a good example for their department in consistently achieving safety and quality standards.
• Will assist and/or monitor order forms and accurately input inventory takes.
• Able to understand and interpret requirements (measurements and sizing) to ensure fit and function
• Referencing technical specifications, measurements, and drawings, creates patterns for foam and fabric
• Makes entries in and maintains manufacturing paperwork and/or electronic database for applicable Hull numbers
• Cuts, forms, and sews fabric accurately and with minimal product waste
• Safely operates a variety of machines and equipment including cutting tables, sewing machines, laminators and more
• Produces quality work to high quality standards, ensuring durability and longevity
• Inspects materials prior to use to ensure they meet the specifications of the customer and project in size, color, and type
• Creatively problem solves challenges in quality, form, and fit- suggests alternatives to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure work is completed efficiently and on time
• Communicates regularly with internal customers on deliverables
• Utilizes available time to maintain highest productivity level ensuring priority requirements are always met
• Additional responsibilities may include supporting work with/for Floatation systems, and Finish tasks (Stage 1-4) and miscellaneous related work orders.
• Other duties as assigned may include additional production work on request

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret measurements and an intermediate level
• Strong math and geometry skills
• Demonstrated good mechanical aptitude
• Experience using hand tools safely and effectively
• Ability to create, read and follow patterns
• Advanced sewing skills with experience on challenging materials (upholstery, complex textures, and fabrics)
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Team player - Cooperative, helpful, and approachable
• Flexibility - Able to easily adapt to the changing needs of the business/day

• Communication - Asks questions, shares ideas, alerts leadership to concerns in a timely manner
• Problem Solver- Able to think critically unexpected issues inevitably arise. Able to come up with unique solutions or alternatives- drives innovation and increases efficiency
• Data Analysis - Analyzes information with the goal of discovering useful information, suggests conclusions, and supports decision-making
• Organizational Skills - Able to prioritize critical deadlines and stay organized

Required Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma (GED/High School Equivalence Certificate)
• 3 years' experience working in the Marine Upholstery or a similar field
• 3 years' experience sewing complex patterns using a variety of industrial types of materials

Physical Requirements:

• Able to Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasks
• Able to successfully operate equipment such as sewing machines for long periods of time safely and successfully

• Position requires use of computer, telephones, and other office equipment, reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)

All new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and E-Verify, according to federal law. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over. SAFE Boats International, LLC is and Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, a Member of Drug Free Business, and an E-Verify participant. SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.