Fabric Worker

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a qualified Air Items Fabric Worker to perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of parachutes and related equipment at Fort Bragg, NC. You will operate and maintain multiple industrial sewing machines and ensure all work complies with DoD standards.

The role requires a DoD parachute rigger course, 100% TRI inspection proficiency, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Onboarding includes completing SOP requirements within six weeks.

Qualifications

• DoD-approved Parachute Rigger Course (MOS 92R) is required.
• Proficient in 100% TRI inspection, fabric and canvas maintenance, and radial seam patching.
• Able to operate and maintain 10 to 12 heavy-duty industrial sewing machines.
• U.S. citizen; able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Able to pass background check and drug screening.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds for 50 yards.
• No physical limitations that prevent duties.
• Fully qualified under E Co SOP within six weeks of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Perform 100% Technical Rigger Inspection (TRI) and production-line parachute inspection.
• Unpack, inspect, and examine canopies, suspension lines, risers, harnesses, and packs for wear and damage.
• Replace, splice, and repair suspension lines and resew and reconstruct canopy portions.
• Rebuild and patch radial seams and replace panels, gores, apex lines, and vent lines.
• Modify and repair harnesses, pack trays, and deployment bags, including installing grommets, snaps, and eyelets.
• Set up, operate, retime, and maintain 10 to 12 heavy-duty industrial sewing machines.
• Conduct parachute drying tower operations.
• Inventory supplies and submit Class II, Class IX, and local purchase requisitions.

Skills

Parachute rigging

TRI inspection

Industrial sewing machines

Canopy repair

English literacy

Physical endurance

Education

DoD parachute rigger course (MOS 92R)

Tools

Heavy-duty sewing machines

Job description

Description

Position Title: Air Items Fabric Worker

Location: Fort Bragg, NC

Clearance level required: None

Scope of Work: Performs air item maintenance including unpacking, inspection, repair, alteration, and modification of personnel and cargo parachutes and their associated equipment, and operates and maintains heavy-duty industrial sewing machines in support of E Co, 189th DSSB, 82nd Airborne Division. Work is performed in accordance with TM 10-1670 series technical manuals.

Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)

• Perform 100% Technical Rigger Inspection (TRI) and production-line parachute inspection
• Unpack, inspect, and examine canopies, suspension lines, risers, harnesses, and packs for wear and damage
• Replace, splice, and repair suspension lines and resew and reconstruct canopy portions
• Rebuild and patch radial seams and replace panels, gores, apex lines, and vent lines
• Modify and repair harnesses, pack trays, and deployment bags, including installing grommets, snaps, and eyelets
• Set up, operate, retime, and maintain 10 to 12 heavy-duty industrial sewing machines
• Conduct parachute drying tower operations
• Inventory supplies and submit Class II, Class IX, and local purchase requisitions

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a DoD-approved Parachute Rigger Course (MOS 92R equivalent)
• Skilled in 100% TRI inspection, fabric and canvas maintenance, and radial seam patching
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of 10 to 12 heavy-duty industrial sewing machines
• U.S. citizen; compliant with AR 750-32; able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Able to pass a background check for installation access and pass initial and random drug screening
• Able to carry at least 50 pounds for 50 yards
• No physical limitations that prevent performance of the PWS duties
• Able to become fully qualified under the E Co SOP within six weeks (42 working days) of onboarding