Warranty & Repair Center Associate
Posted by Simms Fishing Products. on 08/08/2022
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Fishing
Job Categories: Manufacturing
Company Type: Apparel/SoftGoods
State: MT
City: Bozeman
Country: United States
Required Experience: 0 - 1 year
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: 16.75/hr
Required to Relocate: No
Required to Travel: No
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
Simms Fishing Products is a leader in the fishing industry – driven to create growth and vitality in the community. We build trustworthy and angler-driven products. Our employees communicate openly, keep their commitments and inspire trust. We build for the long haul with products that last and a brand that endures. Our employees are our most important catch.
To be a great fit at Simms, you must embrace the fishing culture and follow our practice to work like we fish – with purpose, passion & curiosity. Be prepared to share your latest fishing adventures.
Simms offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Health Savings Account; Life & Disability Insurance; 401K Plan with Employer Match; 10 Paid Holidays per year; Paid Time Off, starting at 3 weeks per year, discounts on our amazing products as well as outdoor industry-wide discounts.
Warranty & Repair Associate
At Simms, we make the finest waders in the fishing market, right here in Bozeman! We operate our own in-house Repair Center. We’re looking for a positive team member with an eye for detail, focus on excellence.
A Warranty & Repair Associate will work as part of the quality team to perform a variety of assessments and repairs on customer returned products. This is an entry-level position and will work under direct supervision. This role is an in-house role, located in Bozeman, MT.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Repair waders and garments utilizing approved methods and materials including but not limited to cleaning, laminating, heat-pressing, taping, sewing, gluing, and replacing missing items.
- Water test for wader leaks.
- Maintain high level of communication with supervisor and Customer Service team regarding warranty and repair tickets.
- Assist in quality inspections and packaging of finished product and raw materials using parameters and samples approved by Simms.
- Assist in other functions as needed.
The successful employee shall:
- Be a team player that follows the above referenced procedures, but is also willing to take further direction from the Warranty & Repairs Supervisor.
- Be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time and move and lift materials.
- Have limited exposure to odorous substances and solvents (i.e. methyl-ethyl ketone).
- Demonstrate patience, detail orientation, and focus on quality.
- Prior manufacturing experience is helpful
- Adhere to Safety procedures and guidelines
This position starts at $16.75/hour. Simms has either Part-time &/or Full-time positions available.
About Simms Fishing Products.
Simms is a leading manufacturer of high quality fishing apparel and outerwear, based in Bozeman, Montana.