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Position Summary

American Athletic, Inc is a major sports equipment manufacturing company located in **Jefferson, Iowa** . We are owned by Spalding; a division of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., & leading international basic apparel company.

We currently have an opening for a **Fabric** **Lead Person** . This position plans, coordinates and monitors the production work in the Fabric building. Assists with the production process as needed.

This is a **full time,** **first shift** position with excellent benefits and a pay range of **$19.25 - 21.25/hour.**

About AAI/Spalding

**AAI/Spalding** is a major sports equipment manufacturing company owned by Spalding; a division of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., & leading international basic apparel company.

**AAI** is the official supplier and partner to USA Gymnastics and the NCAA, as well as a proud partner with the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG).

**Spalding** is the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. As the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA since 2009, this makes them one of the most well-known brands in the industry.

Our Jefferson, Iowa facility has been in operation and supporting our local community since 1954.

Specific Responsibilities

Set up machines and equipment, perform production work, assure quality of finished product in the department. Report machine and equipment malfunctions to Supervisor and maintenance personnel. May perform minor maintenance.

Enter finished goods into the ROI system. Verify work order changes, and update books for the cut table. Collaborate with Engineering to verify Autocut files are correct and ready to be entered into the system. Assist with cycle counts. Perform yearly inventory.

Train new employees on safety procedures, blueprints, work orders, and other documents. Serve as main contact and direct work in the Supervisor’s absence.

Plan and assure all materials are available for each job based on set production schedule. Confirm inventory of raw goods and order product when needed. Assist Supervisor in reviewing production schedules and estimating work hour requirements for job assignments; adjust as needed.

Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product to the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

+ High School diploma or equivalent; one-year certificate from college or technical school preferred

+ Good verbal communication skills – ability to effectively communicate to small groups

+ Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide various units of measure to include fractions, decimals, and whole numbers

+ Good computer skills – simple spreadsheets, word processing and mainframe computer understanding

Minimum Job Experience Required

Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Company Information

We offer the following:

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

**Job Locations** _US-IA-Jefferson_

**Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(5/8/2025 4:50 PM)_

**_Category (Portal Searching)_** _Manufacturing_

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and empowered to contribute equally. We want to foster a culture of belonging for all employees, and we are focused on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent. We believe our differences make us stronger, and for this reason, we are committed to diversity and inclusion practices in our organization.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protect veteran status, disability or any other protected status.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity