Sewing Technician Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center

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KBR is seeking a Space Suit Sewing Technician to support our SPACE SUIT DESIGN TEAM for KBRs Science and Space division.

The Space Suit Sewing Technician will be responsible for fabrication assembly and repair of softgoods 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 workauthorizing documents. Proficient in reading softgoods fabrication and assembly drawings. Proficient in the fabrication of softgoods 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 semiautomatic sewing equipment and other equipment as required to fabricate products.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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 softgoods fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Proficient in the fabrication of softgoods 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.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Years of Experience: 5 of related experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Experience sewing on space flight programs and products.

WORK LOCATION

Webster TX

This position is located onsite at customer facility.

STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:

All of KBRs employees must be team players able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers able to follow safety and quality policies able to follow company programs processes procedures practices requirements goals and objectives. In addition they must also be organized with good time management skills.

KBR 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.

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