Painting and finishing
- Paint helmet shields, hat patches, and radio straps with care
- Follow color guidelines, design notes, and layout standards
- Maintain clean edges, consistent finishes, and accurate details
- Work efficiently without rushing quality
Future work opportunities in Newton NC
Work at Little River Customs when the right role opens.
Little River Customs is a custom firefighter shop based in Newton, North Carolina. We build custom helmet shields, leather patches, firefighter hats, radio straps, department apparel, and made-to-order products that require steady hands, attention to detail, and pride in clean work.
We are not always actively hiring, but we do collect applications from people interested in future shop, production, finishing, and ecommerce support roles. If you want hands-on work in a small production environment, this page explains what that work can look like.
Application page, not a guaranteed open position.
This is a standing application page. Submitting the form below does not mean a role is currently open or that we are hiring immediately. It gives us your information so we can review it when a future position, part-time need, or production support opportunity makes sense.
What the work can include
Hands-on shop work with details that matter.
Most production work at Little River Customs is detail driven. Some days are focused on painting and finishing. Other days may involve prep work, cleaning, patch application, inventory, order support, or keeping the shop moving.
Shop cleanliness and upkeep
- Sweep, mop, and keep production areas clean
- Wash dishes and maintain shared work spaces
- Clean and maintain the bathroom
- Take out trash and help manage shop waste
Production support
- Help with embroidery prep and machine loading
- Apply patches to hats using a heat press
- Pull items for orders and organize inventory
- Pack orders accurately for shipment
Who fits this kind of work
Experience can be taught. Work ethic cannot.
Prior experience with leatherwork, painting, embroidery, production, or ecommerce fulfillment is helpful, but not required. We care more about attention to detail, willingness to learn, reliability, and how you approach the work in front of you.
- 01Enjoys hands-on, detail-focused work
- 02Can follow a process and repeat consistent results
- 03Takes responsibility and communicates when something is off
- 04Shows up on time and stays reliable day to day
- 05Respects the fire service and the work behind the products
Schedule and work environment
On-site work in our Newton North Carolina shop.
All work takes place on site at our Newton, North Carolina shop. This is not a remote role. Hours are generally daytime, around a standard 9 to 5 schedule, with some flexibility depending on workload, role, and business needs.
Location
On site in Newton, North Carolina
Schedule
Generally daytime hours with flexibility by need
Work style
Hands-on production, finishing, and shop support
Environment
Small shop setting with independent work at times
Painting and finishing work may involve sitting at a workbench for extended periods. Additional production tasks may involve standing, moving around the shop, handling materials, and supporting different steps of the workflow.
How to apply
Interested in future work with Little River Customs?
Complete the form below with your information, availability, work background, and why you think you would be a good fit. We collect applications year round and review them when future roles or production support needs come up.