Production and Design Support Hybrid Role

Hybrid Production Operations and Design/Sample Development Role

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. Compensation: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour