Production Associate

Production Associate

Full Time Medina, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Job Posting Title Production Associate

Job Description

Looking for hands‑on work with purpose? Join our production team and help sew lifesaving firefighter gear!

Some Highlights:

• 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Incentivepayin addition to base pay rate – monetary and extra time off
• Fully Paid Training
• Requires standing throughout the entire shift
• Employed directly by Fire-Dex
• Full-Time
• Climate controlled facility with air conditioning and heating

Hours of Work:

• 1st shift:
  Monday through Friday: 4:30 am – 1:00 pm OR 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• 2nd shift:
  Monday through Thursday: 2:30 pm - 11:30 pm and Friday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm Start your weekend earlier!
• 3rd shift:
  Sunday through Thursday 11:00pm-7:30am
• All shifts include two 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute meal break

Did you know you can make a positive impact on firefighter health and safety from right here in Medina?

Fire-Dex is a family‑owned company headquartered in Medina, Ohio. Our manufacturing facilities specialize in creating head‑to‑toe firefighter protective gear for first responders worldwide. We are looking to add to our team of dynamic associates in Medina with associates who are ready to contribute to our mission to serve those who serve.

We’re looking for driven, detail‑oriented individuals to join our team in producing high‑quality protective gear for first responders. As a key member of our production team, you will be trained to operate industrial sewing machines while standing, working collaboratively to ensure both speed and precision.

Your role will involve stitching together components of fire protection with care and accuracy, helping us deliver safe, effective gear to those who protect our communities.

You do not need to know how to sew to join our production team. If you are hard working with a positive attitude, have good hand and eye coordination, the ability to multi‑task, and are detail oriented, we can train you to operate our industrial sewing equipment and produce PPE!

Additional Qualifications Needed:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Willing to learn how to use industrial sewing machines
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift on cushy and comfortable floor mats
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to work positively in teams as well as possess self-accountability and have solutions focused mindset
• Open and effective communicator with all co‑workers and leadership
• Collaborates effectively with team members to meet production goals
• Possess a high attention to detail and accuracy in afar‑paced environment
• Self‑motivated with desire to work hard to meet goals
• Ability to work carefully and follow safety standards
• Possess a strong sense of urgency, follow‑through and diligence, including meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate adaptability to learn new skills and follow company procedures
• Dependability with good attendance

When joining the Fire‑Dex team, you can:

• Work in a vibrant culture with great benefits, bonuses, monetary and extra time off incentives, & perks
• Have a set and consistent full‑time schedule
• Have fulfillment about the purposeful work you do within an impactful industry
• Work in a modern and temperature‑controlled facility operating safe industrial sewing equipment within a fun team‑focused environment

Additional Benefits and Perks Include:

• $17 per hour starting pay, $1 shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift
• Attendance incentives – pay and extra PTO (paid time off)
• Weekly performance and production incentives (once trained)
• Steady full‑time hours and a set and consistent schedule to assist with a work‑life balance (plus see below about paid time off)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family after 60 days
• PTO (Paid time off) starting after 90 days
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance and short‑term disability insurance
• Generous referral program, another way to earn extra monetary incentives
• EAP (employee assistance program) for entire household
• Local entertainment, event and shopping discounts
• Celebrations (usually involving free food), contests, theme days and parties!
• Gift for your birthday!
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