Sleeping Bag Production Associate

At Hyperlite Mountain Gear, we design and build world-class technical backcountry gear for adventurers who rely on our products for success, safety, and survival and for those simply looking to have a better backpacking experience. For us, better backpacking starts with gear that strikes the optimal balance of weight, durability and water resistance.

We are looking for a Production Associate to join our small Sleeping Bag production team in Biddeford, Maine. You’ll play a critical role in getting our gear into the hands of customers who count on it — with the accuracy, care, and attention to detail that protect both the customer experience and the brand.

This position reports to our Maine Purchasing and Operation Manager and will be responsible for laser cutting sleeping bag and backcountry quilt fabrics that are shipped to our Mexico production factory for assembly and then filling them with down using our Down Filling Machine upon their return back to Maine. 

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Setup, load, and operate Laser Cutting Machine
• Organize and manage machine output and prepare shipments for our Mexico factory
• Setup, load, and operate our Down Filling Machine

Quality Assurance & Inventory Management

• Inspect raw materials and cut quality to ensure they meet our exact manufacturing specifications
• Manage shelved sleeping bag raw material fabrics and inventories of cut components 
• Operate and fill assembled sleeping bag and backcountry quilts with down to meet our exact manufacturing specifications
• Manage inventory of shelved/boxed and in-process down

General & Safety Compliance

• Adhere to all Company health and safety guidelines while maintaining a clean, hazard-free workspace 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly
• Basic computer skills — comfort with automated machine operation
• Self-motivated, problem-solving mindset
• Positive attitude and team player
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for long periods
• Flexibility to occasionally pitch-in with other company needs

Preferred Skills

• Experience with machine operation
• Experience in production environments
• Ability to achieve goals efficiently and effectively without constant supervision

What’s in it for you?

Besides working for the leader in ultralight outdoor gear, with solid growth and a team of smart, motivated, and collaborative associates, you get:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Deep discounts on all gear
• Flexibility

Interested?

We hope so!

Submit an application and we’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We created Hyperlite Mountain Gear with a commitment to providing jobs and career paths in Maine. It is our policy to consider all applicants for employment on the basis of his or her qualifications for the job without regard to age, sex, race, religious creed, color, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual preference, national origin, or citizenship. We actively pursue this policy in all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, transfer, termination, recruitment, rates of pay, and selection for training, and general treatment during employment. We do reserve the right to refuse to hire or continue the employment of undocumented workers. Being an equal employment opportunity employer is not only a legal principle; it is a moral commitment as well.