Sewing Technician

Axiom Space; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Sewing Technician to join its mission-driven team. This role involves the fabrication, assembly, and repair of soft-good components using various industrial sewing machines. The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of experience in sewing, particularly in the aerospace sector, and demonstrate proficiency in reading fabrication drawings. Join a pioneering company that is transforming low-Earth orbit into a global marketplace, where your skills will contribute to groundbreaking innovations in space. If you are problem-solving oriented and passionate about technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sewing/softgood manufacturing, preferably aerospace.
• Proficient in reading soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Ability to sew materials to very tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and repair soft-good components.
• Monitor machine operations for defects and perform maintenance.
• Cut materials according to specifications.

Skills

Sewing

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Industrial Sewing Machines

Straight Stitch Machine

Walking Foot Machine

Bartack Machine

Buttonhole Machine

3 Thread Rolled Hem Serger

Job description

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic person who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

The Sewing Technician is responsible for fabrication, assembly and repair of soft-good components and assemblies. This role requires proficiency 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 safety training as well as 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.

DUTIES & 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. Use specialized automatic or semi-automatic sewing equipment and other equipment as required to fabricate products

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years of sewing/softgood manufacturing preferably in the aerospace field

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

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skill

Excellent communication skill, verbal and written

Excellent organizational skills

Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving

Ability to work in a team environment

Self-motivated

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task

Requirements

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)

May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.)

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following principles:

Leadership

Integrity First

Safety Always

Transcend

Create

Iterate

Disrupt

Bold

Teamwork

Together

Unstoppable

Humility

Relentless

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.