Soft Goods Technician II

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

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

Qualifications

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.
• US Citizenship (Any Dual Citizenship requires notification).

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.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency 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 race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Physical Activity/Requirements:

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.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching

• Lift up to 10 pounds repeatedly

• Standing

• Repetitive movements of arms and hands

• Sit with back supported