Leather Artisan

Location: Detroit, Michigan (5 days on-site)

Overview:

The Artisan is directly involved in the manufacturing and quality of watch straps or leather goods products. The Artisan will work at one or more stations in the cutting department, assembly and/or inspecting and ensuring the quality of the process, material or final product.  The qualified candidate must be flexible to move to different stations or assignments to support the needs of the production.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and operate various types of semi-auto or automatic machines after basic training.
• Responsible for using the protection personal equipment required (PPE) and applying all the safety recommendations for all or each process, machine and area of work.
• Responsible for maintaining the area of work clean and organized.
• Respect and maintain in good condition the product, furniture, tools, and machinery.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance of the tools and machines.
• Read, understand, and follow all of the SOP’s for the stations and/or directions required for each assignment.
• Inspect the product before and after processing and reject the defectives according to the quality requirements.
• Responsible for achieving the daily production at the required level of quality and requesting support when is needed.
• Responsible for declaring quantities on the system (writing/computer) to follow quality and production levels
• Train other artisans, providing the correct information and support.
• Participate actively in the resolution of problems and improvements of the process bringing ideas and proposals( MRP/Kaizen)
• Maintain timely communication with the production supervisor or line leader when safety, quality or other critical issues arise.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in manufacturing (leather, textile, electronics, or medical industry).
• Experience working as quality control.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Punctual
• Open to learn and work in different stations/positions.

Rates starting at: $16.50 
Employment Type: Temporary with eligibility for Full-Time employment with benefits after 90 days. 

Hiring Process Overview:

1. Phone Screening --via Microsoft Teams; call-in details to be provided on screening confirmation. 
2. In-person quality test --onsite interview & quality checking of parts assessment (details & location to be provided if advanced). 

At Shinola, we're committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within our company and industry. This is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across our organization. Research shows that oftentimes women and other minority groups only apply to open roles if they meet 100% of the listed criteria. Shinola encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.   

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Shinola may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Note: Shinola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and not applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. 

Last updated on Aug 16, 2024