Sewing Technician (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)

KBR, Inc. • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Around here, we define the future. But we at KBR we share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. KBR is seeking a Space Suit Sewing Technician to support our SPACE SUIT DESIGN TEAM for KBR’s Science and Space division. The Space Suit Sewing Technician will be responsible for fabrication, assembly and repair of soft-goods components and assemblies. Proficient in the use and operation of the following industrial sewing machines, Straight Stitch (single and double needle), Walking Foot, Bartack, Buttonhole and 3 Thread Rolled Hem Serger. Candidate will be required to complete corporate and contract safety training, familiarization with Total Safety Task Instruction (TSTI) and training on operating procedures and desk instructions. Perform duties in accordance with established flight and training process procedures and work-authorizing documents. Proficient in reading soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings. Proficient in the fabrication of soft-goods patterns. RESPONSIBILITIES: Sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine, to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles. Cuts materials, according to specifications, or cuts excess material or thread from finished product, using blade, scissors, or electric knife. Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to standards. Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction. Mounts attachments, such as needles, and adjusts machine guides according to specifications. Places spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, inserts bobbin, and threads ends through machine guides and components. Positions and marks patterns on materials to prepare for sewing. Positions materials through feed rollers and guides, or positions and maneuvers under sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation. Removes finished materials from sewing machine. Replaces needle and cleans/oils sewing machines to maintain equipment. Records amount of materials processed in production logs. Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the product fabrication according to the fabrication instructions and/or drawing. Uses specialized automatic or semi-automatic sewing equipment and other equipment as required to fabricate products.

Requirements

• Proficient in the use and operation of the following industrial sewing machines, Straight Stitch (single and double needle), Walking Foot, Bartack, Buttonhole and 3 Thread Rolled Hem Serger.
• Proficient in reading soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Proficient in the fabrication of soft-goods patterns.
• Ability to sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine, to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles to very tight tolerances.
• Ability to cut materials, according to specifications, or cuts excess material or thread from finished product, using blade, scissors, or electric knife to very tight tolerances.
• Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction.
• Capacity to work in a team environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 5+ of related experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience sewing on space flight programs and products.

Responsibilities

• Sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine, to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles.
• Cuts materials, according to specifications, or cuts excess material or thread from finished product, using blade, scissors, or electric knife.
• Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to standards.
• Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction.
• Mounts attachments, such as needles, and adjusts machine guides according to specifications.
• Places spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, inserts bobbin, and threads ends through machine guides and components.
• Positions and marks patterns on materials to prepare for sewing.
• Positions materials through feed rollers and guides, or positions and maneuvers under sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation.
• Removes finished materials from sewing machine.
• Replaces needle and cleans/oils sewing machines to maintain equipment.
• Records amount of materials processed in production logs.
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the product fabrication according to the fabrication instructions and/or drawing.
• Uses specialized automatic or semi-automatic sewing equipment and other equipment as required to fabricate products.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

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