Company Information
Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high-tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that focuses on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility.
In addition to serving the United States Military, Ricochet serves customers in multiple sectors of public safety by providing custom engineered PPE including EMS gear for the Philadelphia and Honolulu Fire Departments, Technical Rescue gear to all FDNY Rescue and Squad companies, and structural/turnout gear to multiple Fire Departments throughout the United States and beyond. Ricochet is a long-standing member of FEMSA. For more information, visit ricochet-gear.com.
Job SummaryThe inspectors are required to work to support the goals of the manufacturing team. The inspectors must work together as a team and provide assistance to the other inspection station when the volume of work is too heavy and is slowing down production.
1. Read and review all orders that are submitted for production. The inspector must be sure they are familiar with the order and customer requirements.
2. Check, mark and measure all garments to be sure they comply with the customer’s requirements and specifications. This inspection should focus on letters, trim, pockets and patch placements before Bar Tack.
3. Check each garment for loose threads or missing stitches.
4. Inspect to ensure there are no defects in the material and report any concerns.
5. Ensure timely completion of inspection process and appropriate shipping to customers in correct boxes and by customer commitment date.
Qualifications
- Experience in clothing, garment or other detailed inspection, preferably in an ISO certified environment.
- Ability to lift 20+lbs repeatedly during the day. (Weight of final garments)
- English-language fluency strongly preferred
- Desire to work in a team environment
- Ability to read all customer specification sheets (in English) and communicate differences or concerns, to production supervisor, inventory management, sewers, design or other departments
- Demonstrated ability to listen to and communicate detailed information.
- Ability to be professional, courteous, and tactful under pressure.
This is a full time in-facility position. Hours are Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
About Us
Proudly Made in the USARicochet is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has more than 25 years of experience producing sophisticated, high-tech gear for the rigorous and specialized needs of the military, industrial chemical workers and emergency first responders. Ricochet's home office and manufacturing are located in a historic factory building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home to a strong workforce of highly experienced and dedicated employees.
Our ExperienceOur extensive experience has helped us develop the skills, knowledge, and proven manufacturing techniques to provide the ultimate in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for emergency first responders, involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), technical rescue and fire fighting.
Protecting First RespondersWe take our responsibility of protecting Emergency First Responders very seriously. As tough as NFPA standards are, being just good enough to meet NFPA certification is not good enough for us. We engineer clothing that goes above and beyond the requirements of NFPA 1999 (EMS), 1951(Tech Rescue), and 1971 (Structural Firefighting). Our ServiceWe create value for our users by offering top-quality protective clothing with extensive options for customization at very competitive prices. From the selection of fabrics to the sealed seams to the type of stitching, every detail is engineered to meet the needs of the wearer for ultimate protection, comfort, and mobility. Ricochet is an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility. We strive to provide industry-leading customer service and delivery times on all of our protective clothing.
Engineered for Comfort + FitDesigned for greater flexibility, comfort, and performance. Ricochet has developed patterning innovations throughout all of the layers of your gear that work with the dynamics of your body - reducing heat stress, hobbling, and fatigue and providing a greater range of motion. All of our gear is custom-built because proper fit lowers the risk of exhaustion and increases safety.
Quality + Value by DesignRicochet provides our customers with numerous choices of layered fabric systems, designed for durability, protection, and breathability. We make protective clothing that is comfortable, long-lasting, highly customizable and competitively priced. Check out our Rapid Turnaround line to find custom turnouts built to your specifications (not just pulled from a shelf) and guaranteed to fit right in a matter of weeks, not months.