Manufacturing Technician - Phoenix, AZ

VetJobs • Phoenix, AZ

9d • $79,327 - $126,924 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical support in the development and production of military soft goods such as upholstery, cushions and parachutes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Sewing knowledge
• Military standards for sewing materials
• Manufacturing using contact adhesives
• Programming lasers and CNC fabric cutters using CAD software (i.e. Creo, PTC, AutoCAD)
• Experience building and maintaining tooling
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust machine parameters
• Experience setting up and operating industrial sewing machines
• Reading and interpreting blueprints / engineering drawings

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Excel to perform entry-level calculations
• Demonstrated ability in CAD or other programming applications to perform develop patterns and templates
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing Principles
• Commitment to developing talent

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of aircraft and military vehicle seating upholstery and cushions
• Train Production department leads in the operation of industrial sewing machines: Binding machine, Serger, Walking Foot, Double Needle, Class 7 and Zig Zag
• Establish time standards
• Develop flat patterns and templates for soft goods
• Work with quality to resolve production issues and ensure customer satisfaction
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings as they pertain to sewing
• Develop processes for cutting and bonding non-rigid polyurethane foams
• Program fabric cutters and sewing machines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree