Aerospace Thermal Blanket Specialist/Craftsman/Sewing Technician

Aerothreads, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated Aerospace Thermal Blanket Specialist. In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside a talented team to create high-quality thermal blankets that protect spacecraft hardware from extreme space conditions. This position offers extensive training and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented individuals who enjoy craftsmanship and teamwork. Join a woman-owned leader in the MLI industry and make your mark in the exciting field of aerospace.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Generous leave policy

Paid Holidays

Referral program

Vision insurance

Wellness benefit

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to craftsmanship and high-quality product creation.
• Ability to work with hands and follow regimented processes.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) for spacecraft.
• Cut, measure, tape, and assemble layers for thermal blankets.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Sewing Skills

Craftsmanship

Team Player

Job description

Aerospace Thermal Blanket Specialist/Craftsman/Sewing Technician

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Human Resources Director @ Aerothreads | PHR

Aerothreads is actively seeking creative individuals who enjoy working as part of a team. You will be joining an excellent team of artists and makers that send thermal blankets into space. As a Thermal Blanket Specialist, you will be responsible for the fabrication of MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation) for spacecraft.

Candidates need love working with their hands and exhibit a strong attention to detail and a commitment for creating high quality products. Many of our specialists come from a background in fine arts, fashion, costumes, product design and more, but it's not necessary.

What to expect:

• Using industry specific materials, you will be cutting, measuring, taping, fabricating, and assembling layers to create space flight certified thermal blankets.
• Extensive hands-on training by expert level specialists.
• Working in a State-of-the-art clean room used for manufacturing.

Aerothreads is an aerospace part manufacturing company that specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) blankets.

We design and fabricate custom thermal blankets that protect spacecraft hardware from the harsh environment of space. We are made up of makers, artists, and engineers, and believe that our success is attributed to the creativity and skill of our team members who bring their experience to the space industry.

Founded in 2014, Aerothreads is a woman owned MLI industry leader, offering consultation, design, fabrication, installation, and critical support services to a variety of clients, for both test and flight aerospace applications. Aerothreads represents the cutting edge of our industry and operates in a state-of-the-art facility based in Riverdale, Maryland in the Discovery District.

Requirements / Skills:

• High attention to detail
• Sewing skills / pattern making skills preferred but not necessary
• Craftsmanship and desire for regimented, process-oriented work
• Strong team player
• No prior Aerospace experience required, but welcome
• Due to contract restrictions, you must be a US Citizen

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Benefits offered:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous leave policy
• Paid Holidays
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness benefit

Portfolio URL (suggested ) This position requires a strong commitment to craftmanship, and we look for indications of this in your work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Production, and Art/Creative

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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