Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Worker in our Fairbanks Manufacturing facility. This position performs a variety of tasks associated with the production and manufacture of various types of products; such as assisting in production of liners and berms using dielectric and stationary welders; installing of liners at off-site work areas and completing general clean up and safety tasks. With Alaska Gear Company, our laborers can expect to undertake the following duties.

• Produce liners using a Hot Wedge welder on a daily basis.
• Produce berms using a stationary dielectric welder on a regular basis.
• Use a hand leister, ban saw, and wedger for various tasks.
• Follow patterns and cut material for the production of berms.
• Work off site to do layout liners and field seams depending on demand.
• Use the grommet machine to punch brass rings in tents.
• Assist the sewing crew with tent set ups for Arctic Ovens
• Package goods for shipment or storage
• Perform general clean up tasks, including cleaning bathrooms,

taking out trash, cleaning the outdoor area around the building, sweeping work areas, maintain, clean machinery and equipment

and basic housekeeping.

• Work unsupervised on a regular basis.
• Perform some customer service tasks when working on location or when obtaining specifications from a customer about a project.
• May be necessary to work different shift, including swing shift, night shift, and weekend shifts.
• Help other departments as needed/assigned by the foreman or supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by the foreman or supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions,

short correspondence, and memos and be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.

• Basic math skills, such as the ability to add, subtract,

multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, are required.

• Ability to read a tape measure and some understanding of geometry preferred.
• Must be adaptable and flexible; have a track record as a

team player; detail-oriented, capable of working independently and effectively; self-motivated; and able to meet deadlines.

Benefits:

Full Time employees are offered a competitive compensation package along with several benefits:

• Hourly compensation starting at $20.00
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (following 90 days of employment)
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Great Employee Discounts
• Free Employee Product Rentals
• Casual Work Environment

Our Production Workers are a critical part of what we do here at Alaska Gear Company. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications necessary to become a valuable asset to our team, please submit an application online for consideration!

Important Information:

All applications MUST be submitted online, and only complete applications will be considered! Hard copy, emailed, or telephonic applications will not be accepted.

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EEO STATEMENT

Alaska Gear Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, please call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.