Month: August 2014

Company/Organization
Castelli USA

Job Description
Company/Organization
: Castelli USA

Castelli is an internationally recognized cycling apparel brand that traces its history back to 1876 in Milan.

Job Description: Production Artist Design Position Entry Level
We’re currently looking for a entry level production designer to join our team. Designers in this position will be responsible for a split between production art and custom design work for race team, club, and bicycle shop apparel.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Creates documents to support the commercialization of apparel: schematics/production art
• Detail Oriented (‘Serious’ attention to detail!)
• Meet production deadlines

• Applies problem solving and tactical thinking to production tasks and graphic design

• Expedites revisions to previously designed content

• Can interact professionally and comfortably with colleagues and on occasion customers

• Thinks and acts quickly and calmly on deadline
• Thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
• Is a team player with a positive attitude

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Requirements:
• Strong Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suites (CS6 & CC) PROFICIENCY in ILLUSTRATOR REQUIRED
• Experience in typography and layout

• Familiarity with preparing production graphics and sublimation printing process, ideally for athletic apparel, is a big plus
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines
• Attention to detail, including proofreading, prioritization, organization, Collaborative, curious, passionate, analytical, experimental, flexible, reasonable, self-motivated, and an ability to work with multiple personalities and client needs.

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Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:
• Health care
• 401k
• profit sharing
• PTO
• Retirement savings plan

• Generous Employee product allowance

• Casual but results-oriented work environment

Our offices are in the Hollywood/Laurelhurst district of NE Portland and close to MAX and bike routes.

How to Apply

Please send a cover e-mail, resume and 3 to 5 examples of work done with Illustrator in PDF format to:

scraft@castelli-us.com

Attachment total must not exceed 5MB.

If you share a passion for cycling, we hope you’ll consider applying.

Company/Organization
Chris King Precision Components

Job Description
Chris King Precision Components™, manufacturer of bicycle components and Cielo Cycles, is seeking qualified applicants for a Account Service Representative position in dealer sales.

This position provides excellent customer service to dealers within a predetermined region and/or dealer type through regular inbound and outbound telephone and email communication. Reaches out to all dealers as assigned in an effort to nurture relations and, thereby, increase sales. Processes orders through data entry and inventory tracking procedures.

Must have a proven track record of 2+ years of delivering superior customer experience, through utilization of product technical knowledge and inventory systems. Must be capable of generating and analyzing detailed reports. Must be well versed in discussing product installation, routine maintenance and some technical problem solving. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, including contemporary social media tools and real-time chat. Familiarity with customer loyalty programs a plus. Bicycle industry experience is not necessary but personal excitement, experience and passion about bicycles is.

The successful applicant will be team oriented, eager to learn, enthusiastic & have a strong commitment to community, the environment & excellence in general.

Company/Organization
Pacific Patrol Services Inc.

Job Description
Part Time Bike Mechanic, minimum eight hours a week.
We’re looking for an experienced mechanic to round out our team. Certification is preferred, but not required. Applicants should have shop experience and be comfortable in evaluation, maintaining and repairing all bike components. Position is a year round part time job.
Qualifications:
• Two years minimum experience in professional bicycle repair.
• Ability to Adjust and repair all components of bikes,
o Wheels, Hubs,
o Sprockets and Gear Stacks
o Transmissions, Derailleurs,
o Cranks, Headsets,
o Levers and Cables,
• Possess and maintains knowledge expertise; keeping current with new product lines that will enhance the care, maintenance and operations of company bikes
• Proven technical and mechanical aptitude and innovation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, relating to the evaluation of bike components, determining if adjustment, repair or replacement is required.
• Adaptability – enthusiastically adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Passion for bikes, efficiency and sustainability.
• Interpersonal skills – maintain confidentiality; remain open to others’ ideas; demonstrate patience and willingness to try new things.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Possess proficient computer skills.
Formal training and Certifications will be given preference.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Ensure operation of bikes by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Locate source of problem(s) by inspecting and examining bikes routinely.
• Complete repairs in a professional, timely and safe manner.
• Good time management skills with a sense of urgency and ability to hustle.
• Ability to be autonomous, prioritize workday, multitask and be detail-oriented
• Reliably report for work as assigned.
• Dependability – Follow instructions; respond to management direction; communicate frequently; solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Has a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to work non-traditional hours
• Work under the guidance of the Operations Manager, responding to their requests.
• Advise Operations Manager of equipment and parts needed for purchase.
• Responsible for properly taking in all service work scheduling an appropriate amount of repairs and completing those repairs in a timely manner.
• Document all work performed.
• Ensure that all necessary reporting is accurate, complete and timely, including correctly filling out service work orders.
• Acceptable appearance and demeanor.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with our shop’s procedures and rules;
• Work closely with staff to understand issues and develop solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Note: The above description reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Compensation.
Beginning Wage, $12.50 hr. Once hired, with demonstrated superior professional skills and abilities in bike maintenance can make up to $15.00 hr.

Part time only with a minimum of 8 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible, with considerations for other employment.

Company/Organization
TI CYCLES FABRICATION

Job Description
In addition to building custom frames, forks, racks and components in titanium and steel, Ti Cycles Fabrication provides prototype development, fixture manufacturing, design consulting and general custom fabrication, welding, and repair. While our primary focus will always be working on cycling products we also do fabrication work for motorsports, watercraft, aircraft, breweries, et cetera. Ti Cycles also designs and imports production titanium frames and components for sale under the Ti Cycles and Ren Cycles names.

We have an immediate opening for a general shop assistant.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

:: Frame QC and finish machining
:: Frame finishing
:: Prep/cleanup for frame repairs
:: Bike assemblies
:: Inventory control
:: Freight/Shipping + Receiving
:: Online order fulfillment
:: Brazing experience a plus.
:: Lathe/Mill machining experience is a plus.
:: Painting experience is a huge plus.
:: Experience with top tier bicycle components such as Shimano Di2, Campagnolo EPS, Rohloff, Gates Carbon Drive, and E-assist systems such as EcoSpeed, BionX, SunStar and the like preferred.

While experience with the aforementioned duties are not required, the ability to learn, self-direct, and independently problem solve are a must, as are personal integrity and reliability. Knowing a few good jokes and having a healthy sense of humor will go a long way as well.

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Shop address is 15707 NW McNamee Road PDX 97231 — please Google Map the address before considering the position.
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Work would be on an ongoing contract basis, with hourly compensation depending on relevant skills and experience. 30-40 hours per week with flexible schedule available.

**PLEASE NOTE**
While this position will touch on nearly every area of bicycle manufacturing and sales it is not a framebuilding apprenticeship. We conduct regular framebuilding classes for instructional purposes.