Fabric Worker

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Lakehurst, NJ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabric Worker will support a Naval Air Command program located at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, NJ. This role involves assisting Journeyman and/or performing fabricating, assembling, modifying, and repairing various articles of fabric and other materials, including Aircraft Emergency Recovery Barricades, Engines Inlet Screens, and other special equipment covers. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in various lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of CNI's profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens, contributing to the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI is a federal contractor and maintains a drug-free workplace, adhering to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Requirements

Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.
Knowledge of sewing, stitching and bonding techniques typically performed on heavy, industrial weight fabrics, using industrial equipment, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) sewing machines, manually operated sewing machines, and even hand-stitching if/when necessary.
Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications (blueprint drawings, schematics, sketches) and demonstrate technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Willing to perform difficult and complex tasks.
Possess knowledge of materials, measurement, and layout.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

Assists Journeyman and/or performs fabricating, assembling, modifying, and repairing various articles of fabric and other materials including Aircraft Emergency Recovery Barricades, Engines Inlet Screens and other special equipment covers.
Interprets instructions, specifications (blueprint drawings, schematics, sketches) and demonstrates technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Works from written or oral instructions.
Performs difficult and complex tasks.
Possesses knowledge of materials, measurement, and layout.
Performs all other typical work of a fabric worker including organization, time management, and multitasking.
Operates standard high-speed industrial sewing machines, heat sealers and other machines specific to the project.
Cleans and performs machine maintenance, troubleshoots, and resolves malfunctions on commercial machines.
Operates hand tools (pliers, shears, hammers, grommet setters, searing scissors).
Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
Aids in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
Keeps own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers.
Reports any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources.
Immediately corrects any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.