HRT Tactical Gear is committed to delivering high-quality, mission-adaptable tactical gear and lifestyle products.HRT is currently looking to hire a full-time Industrial Sewing Machine Operator for our South Columbus, OH location. Wages will start at $17-$20 an hour (BOE), including the Benefits listed below. This is a first shift position (7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) M-F with some flexibility. We will train highly motivated individuals who are willing to grow as we diversify within the industry.
Benefits of the Industrial Sewing Machine Operator:
- Health insurance stipend
- 401k with company match
- 10 days of PTO & 8 paid holidays
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator Responsibilities:(Included, but not limited to)
- Sew medium and heavy-duty textile products by operation of an industrial sewing machine
- Assembly of nylon gear via hydraulic press
- Works alongside the Operation manager and design team
- Produce sewn product by replication of a controlled reference sample
- Set up sewing machine with proper thread, tension settings, and programmable operation settings
- Maintain an organized record of sewing construction techniques used on given projects, and updates
- File Prototype samples, mock-ups, and keep sample and sewing location organized
- Run our riveter to assembly products
- Sew products within established standards, meet deadlines and maintain a high degree of workmanship
Qualifications for the Industrial Sewing Machine Operator:
- Experience in Apparel, preferably Tactical, Outerwear using heavy weight fabrics, Activewear.
- Previous industry sewing experience is highly valued
- Ability to operate industrial sewing machines, including cover-stitch, flatlock, straight stitch, overlock
- Skill in applying technical and construction knowledge to different apparel design pieces
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to organize time to meet deadlines
- 2nd amendment advocate highly preferred
- Prior military service or law-enforcement experience welcome
About Us:
Columbus, Ohio based HRT Tactical Gear has evolved from a tactical training-only company to a tactical gear company. We feel this has given us an advantage in the industry. We not only sell these products, but we also actually use them in real-world scenarios. This allows us to stay competitive and deliver innovative new products in an ever-changing industry. We deliver superior products by sourcing quality materials and demanding unsurpassed workmanship. We make products that adapt to the users, not the other way around. We pride ourselves in developing unconventional ideas and creating rule-breaking products.

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