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.