Archery Bowstring Craftsman

Are you interested in a career in the archery manufacturing industry? A growing archery bowstring facility in Cowansville is seeking 2 bowstring craftsmen to operate and maintain machines that layup, stretch, wrap, twist, measure and serve bowstrings. The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals along with possessing the ability to calculate fundamental mathematical problems including fractions and decimals. The job is fast-paced with the highest quality standards. Previous archery experience is helpful but not necessary.

Essential responsibilities and duties include :

• Determine machine setup procedures.
• Locate defects on raw & finished products.
• Check for conformance to specifications.
• Install, connect, test, and adjust equipment.
• Clean tools, machines, and work area.
• Resolve issues related to day-to-day operations and maintenance.
• Meet daily & weekly production goals.
• Develop respect and a working relationship with co-workers.
• Track daily production & weekly inventory.
• Demonstrate the ability to be creative and solve unique problems.

Required Qualifications :

Openings include full-time day and evening shifts along with part-time evenings & weekends. Starting base salary $20 / hr plus production bonus up to $30 / hr possible. $1 raise at 3 and 6 months. Overtime opportunities available as well.  Benefits after a 90-day probation period. Benefits include HSA, retirement w / company match, health & vision insurance and paid vacation.  Enjoy a work week of four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday. Several openings are anticipated over the next few months. Be sure to highlight any archery experience in a cover letter.

About 60X Custom Strings :

3 time world and 5 time national champion Brad Patsy founded 60X Custom Strings with a goal to provide the best possible products at the best possible price for target archers & bow hunters alike. With over a 90 world titles and over 800 national championships since 2001, 60X Custom Strings are known for quality and performance. 60X Custom Strings has become an industry leader providing top quality strings to OEM bow companies, distributors, dealers / retailers and retail customers worldwide. With our state of the art production facility and proprietary equipment and processes we are able to build the best strings in the business while keeping the price affordable for everyone from the weekend bow hunter to the tournament archer that competes worldwide.