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Need a full-time job? 2nd shift actory opening; SW Michigan!
12 years ago
Are you good with computers? Are machines fun to work with? Do you enjoy some physical activity in your daily job? Then please continue reading :)
I have informed the factory that I work at that I'll be quitting by the end of the year, unless they're good with dropping me down to 30 hours a week, or less. I do enjoy the job, and my bosses are actually quite lax, and you're essentially your own boss if you get the position I have, however, I need more time to work on artwork, and to establish myself in galleries in my general area before I end up moving to Iowa to be with my
biscuitpup!
It is not my responsibility to find someone to fill my position, but since I really do like the place I work for, I want to help them out. I'd like to help out one of my friends too if they're looking for a solid job, with good benefits, that'll keep you on your toes at times.
About the position:
The company I work for produces industrial-strength fabric storage bags and totes, mostly used in the automotive industry for transporting or storing vehicle components.
The majority of the workers at this factory work at heavy-duty sewing machines, either sewing sub-assembly components, or doing final sewn construction of the bags.
It is a 2nd shift position; 3:30pm-11:30pm (8 hour shift, or until 1:30am for 10 hours). My job there is near the beginning of the whole process, being that I take CAD drawings the office crew has created, and tessellate the exploded pieces together to make patterns that most efficiently use our various fabrics. The patterns are then drawn by Eastman cutter/plotter machines. Next, my team of manual cutters use that pattern as a guide to cut many layers of material simultaneously. I also cut one-off sample bags on my second plotter machine while the first is drawing a pattern.
One thing that makes the job most interesting is the body of workers there; the vast majority are not native to this country. I am literally the only white, US-born person on 2nd shift in that area of the factory (the same large warehouse is shared by a few slightly-related companies, but I don't actually work with them). I won't lie; it can be very intimidating when you first start there. Communication is always interesting, and were it not for my brother being one of the office personnel/the IT guy, I likely wouldn't have lasted long enough to get the position I currently have! Thankfully, I'll be there to take any interested party under my wing, show them the ropes, and break the ice. My coworkers, while I can't fully communicate with all of them, are actually all super nice, and I get constant smiles and thank-yous from all of them.
This company offers really good medical/dental/vision/etc. benefits for their full-time workers, and over-time hours are available almost every week. The job is certainly not for everyone, and takes a responsible, self-motivated person who is able to lift up to 50lbs and is familiar with computers. The company is looking for someone with good English-speaking/communication abilities (and a super plus if you can speak Spanish and/or Cambodian, Thai, Laotian, Chinese, etc. too! ..Even just a little, like my Spanish abilities :P)
I'm not going to list my rate-of-pay outright, but it would be enough to rent a cheap apartment on your own, or a nicer place with a roommate. Holland, MI is a terrific, safe town, with many wonderful, interesting cities nearby, and the gorgeous shores of Lake Michigan right at your fingertips. This job is a really great opportunity, and if you're ready for it, it would be worth moving for. Please message me if you're interested. Ask questions here if you think I've left any info out.
PLEASE, please, please spread the word so someone can take advantage of this job opportunity!
TL;DR? You're not good enough for the job then. Sorry.
I have informed the factory that I work at that I'll be quitting by the end of the year, unless they're good with dropping me down to 30 hours a week, or less. I do enjoy the job, and my bosses are actually quite lax, and you're essentially your own boss if you get the position I have, however, I need more time to work on artwork, and to establish myself in galleries in my general area before I end up moving to Iowa to be with my
biscuitpup!It is not my responsibility to find someone to fill my position, but since I really do like the place I work for, I want to help them out. I'd like to help out one of my friends too if they're looking for a solid job, with good benefits, that'll keep you on your toes at times.
About the position:
The company I work for produces industrial-strength fabric storage bags and totes, mostly used in the automotive industry for transporting or storing vehicle components.
The majority of the workers at this factory work at heavy-duty sewing machines, either sewing sub-assembly components, or doing final sewn construction of the bags.
It is a 2nd shift position; 3:30pm-11:30pm (8 hour shift, or until 1:30am for 10 hours). My job there is near the beginning of the whole process, being that I take CAD drawings the office crew has created, and tessellate the exploded pieces together to make patterns that most efficiently use our various fabrics. The patterns are then drawn by Eastman cutter/plotter machines. Next, my team of manual cutters use that pattern as a guide to cut many layers of material simultaneously. I also cut one-off sample bags on my second plotter machine while the first is drawing a pattern.
One thing that makes the job most interesting is the body of workers there; the vast majority are not native to this country. I am literally the only white, US-born person on 2nd shift in that area of the factory (the same large warehouse is shared by a few slightly-related companies, but I don't actually work with them). I won't lie; it can be very intimidating when you first start there. Communication is always interesting, and were it not for my brother being one of the office personnel/the IT guy, I likely wouldn't have lasted long enough to get the position I currently have! Thankfully, I'll be there to take any interested party under my wing, show them the ropes, and break the ice. My coworkers, while I can't fully communicate with all of them, are actually all super nice, and I get constant smiles and thank-yous from all of them.
This company offers really good medical/dental/vision/etc. benefits for their full-time workers, and over-time hours are available almost every week. The job is certainly not for everyone, and takes a responsible, self-motivated person who is able to lift up to 50lbs and is familiar with computers. The company is looking for someone with good English-speaking/communication abilities (and a super plus if you can speak Spanish and/or Cambodian, Thai, Laotian, Chinese, etc. too! ..Even just a little, like my Spanish abilities :P)
I'm not going to list my rate-of-pay outright, but it would be enough to rent a cheap apartment on your own, or a nicer place with a roommate. Holland, MI is a terrific, safe town, with many wonderful, interesting cities nearby, and the gorgeous shores of Lake Michigan right at your fingertips. This job is a really great opportunity, and if you're ready for it, it would be worth moving for. Please message me if you're interested. Ask questions here if you think I've left any info out.
PLEASE, please, please spread the word so someone can take advantage of this job opportunity!
TL;DR? You're not good enough for the job then. Sorry.
Platero
~platero
I would love to do this, if not for the fact that I'm also leaving the area after December.
paisleypaw
~paisleypaw
OP
Aww, too bad man! It'd be a great gig for someone who was going to stick around for a while. Plus, you already know where the building is! XD
