Parachute Maintenance - Repair Tech I

Performance Designs, Inc.

4d

About The Position

Responsible for disassembling sections of a canopy and sewing patches on skins.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow written Standard Operating Procedure Specifications that are written in the English language.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to use measuring devices.
• Finger, hand and arm dexterity crucial for manipulating and sewing of canopy parts.
• Substantial repetitive motion movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers required
• Visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) necessary for self inspections
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must have legible handwriting to complete required documentation.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Bending and stooping may be required when picking up canopy and placing on workstation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous sewing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains good working knowledge of, and follows all related SOP’s and Work Instructions.
• Threads needles, removes and replaces bobbins, adjusts thread tensions and stitches per inch, and keeps machine clean and oiled.
• Must understand and follow Performance Designs standards on seam allowances, edge distances, seam starts, and acceptable fold backs.
• Performs repairs of all sizes, and surface patches, oversews, and I-beam seams.
• Maintains line placement while working on canopies and performs self-inspection of work.
• Works independently but supervision is available as needed.
• Performs other inherent duties related to, but not limited to the above.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED