Sewer II

This position performs sewing operations on all types of aerospace products, operates industrial or commercial sewing machines, holding close tolerances.  

Required:

• Experience in an aerospace or industrial softgoods lab environment with emphasis on softgoods design and fabrication.

• Experience operating softgood fabrication equipment including sewing machines, heat sealer, rivet press, power tools and hand tools.

• Successfully pass a sewing test administered during interview to demonstrate capabilities. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with a team.

Requisition Preferences:

• High School diploma or equivalent is desired.

• Ability to read, understand and create fabrication drawings and sketches.

• Experience with fabrication processes for prototyping and flight softgood products.

• Experience with NASA/JSC, aerospace industry softgood design and development.

• Ability to create patterns and develop mockups for verifying form, fit and function of softgood articles.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent is a requirement for this position.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions

Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to , , , , (including ), , gender ,  , veteran status, , genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Make machine set-ups for various types of material, including adjusting tension

• Perform sewing operations on industrial or commercial sewing machines and by hand as required

• Perform cementing, cutting, and minor assembly operations

• Work with chemicals (i.e. adhesives and solvents) and Fabrics (fiberglass and ceramic)

• Follow written and verbal detailed instruction and read patterns/drawings

• Perform other duties as required