LOCATION: Biddeford, Maine
REPORTS TO: Pack Stitching Supervisor
WHO WE’RE HIRING:
Love the outdoors? Are you an avid hiker, camper, or backpacker, or a craftsperson that wants a career in the outdoor industry? Hyperlite Mountain Gear builds the world’s best backcountry packs, tents, and accessories, and we’re looking for passionate outdoor enthusiasts to construct our equipment. You don’t need any experience in sewing or stitching – our training program will provide you with the skills you’ll need.
Our gear has been in unmapped chimneys deep in the Grand Canyon to the peaks of Mt Everest and K2, to the most famous through-hike trails in the world. From adventure racing to solo expeditions across Iceland, Hyperlite is trusted by the adventurers who depend on their equipment for success, safety, and survival. So if you’re looking for a path into the outdoor industry, and want to be a part of the brand that’s transforming the way people explore the backcountry, send us your resume!
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Stitchers perform all sewing operations that turn cut raw materials into finished goods. This includes reinforcing, joining and hemming cut backpack, tent and accessory parts to create a finished product. Stitchers handle work on a large scale and require attention to detail as they are required to operate and tend to industrial, commercial sewing machines. Our product designs, along with our material choices, are so innovative that they are roughly half the weight of traditional alternatives from mainstream brands.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The most important responsibility is an unwavering commitment to quality. You’re personally responsible for the quality of your work and delivering goods that meet or exceed our quality standards.
Additionally, you’ll be expected to:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Interested? We hope so! Submit an application online and we’ll be in touch.
Equal Opportunity
We created Hyperlite Mountain Gear with a commitment to providing jobs and career paths in Maine. It is our policy to consider all applicants for employment on the basis of his or her qualifications for the job without regard to age, sex, race, religious creed, color, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual preference, national origin, or citizenship. We actively pursue this policy in all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, transfer, termination, recruitment, rates of pay, and selection for training, and general treatment during employment. We do reserve the right to refuse to hire or continue the employment of undocumented workers. Being an equal employment opportunity employer is not only a legal principle; it is a moral commitment as well.