Production Machinery Technician - Fabric Structures

Production Machinery Technician – Fabric Structures

Imagine the Build

What if the tents at a major event, the shade over a playground, or the cover protecting a pool were made by your hands? At Anchor Industries—an American manufacturer of commercial tents, shade structures, awnings, pergolas, pool covers, and other fabric products—your craftsmanship helps deliver the innovation and quality we’ve been known for over 130 years.

When You’ll Work

Monday – Thursday: 6:30 AM – 3:45 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Translate work orders, prints, and specifications into precise machine setups and production runs.
• Operate industrial sewing machines, RF fabric welders, grommet machines, and other production assets to produce accurate, high-quality parts.
• Prepare and verify materials using tape measures, chalk lines, rulers, squares, scissors, marking pencils, and hand tools.
• Inspect machines, complete routine maintenance, and fine-tune settings for consistency and throughput.
• Load and feed materials manually or via automated systems; monitor quality in real time.
• Track quantities, defects, and errors with exactness to support production metrics.
• Stage and move materials/finished goods with jack trucks, hand carts, and push carts.
• Partner with teammates to achieve department and company goals while keeping the workspace safe and orderly.
• Follow all safety policies and environmental/OSHA requirements.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year in manufacturing or machine operation preferred.
• Aptitude for learning industrial equipment and product specifications.

Capabilities

• Rapid learner with a quality-first mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable following detailed instructions and production schedules.
• Understands (or can quickly learn) OSHA and environmental practices.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, and bills of materials.
• Proficient with shop math—fractions, percentages, ratios, and measuring.
• Analytical problem-solving ability.
• Understands written, verbal, diagram, and schedule-based directions.
• Collaborative team player.

Physical Expectations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally; pull up to 80 lbs of force occasionally.
• Push/pull up to 40 lbs frequently; up to 10 lbs constantly.
• Stand or sit for long stretches; frequent neck bending, gripping, fine manipulation, and use of foot pedals.
• Frequent stooping, twisting, pinching, and reaching below shoulder; occasional walking, kneeling, crouching, and reaching above shoulder.
• Consistent close and color vision; frequent distance vision; reliable tactile sensitivity.

Growth & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Free on-site wellness clinic for enrolled team members and dependents
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match after one year
• Stable, growing company with 130+ years of success
• Training and advancement opportunities

Preferred Know-How

• Comfort reading a tape measure
• Experience setting up machines for production
• Ability to meet the physical requirements
• Solid shop math
• Blueprint/print reading

Equal Opportunity

Anchor Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.