FABRIC WORKER (T32)

Army National Guard Units

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 43,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Montgomery, AL seeks a skilled Fabric Worker (T32) to fabricate canvas covers, tarpaulins, and leather items with irregular shapes. You will measure, pattern, cut, sew, and bond canvas, leather, and synthetic materials, using grommet machines and stitching tools.

Responsibilities include replacing hardware, upholstering seats and gear, maintaining tools, and performing routine repairs to sustain mission equipment.

Qualifications

Fabrication of canvas/leather items with irregular shapes.
Sewing/bonding of canvas, leather and synthetic materials.
Patterning and cutting to spec from patterns.
Hardware replacement and reinforcement of gear and equipment.

Responsibilities

Fabricates canvas covers, tarpaulins, and leather items with irregular shapes.
Measures areas and sketches patterns for fabrication.
Cuts patterns and pieces and stitches or bonds materials.
Replaces hardware, attaches grommets, and assembles straps and belts.

Skills

Fabrication

Sewing

Leatherwork

Patterning

Tools

Grommet machine

Stitch maker

Awl

Fid

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FABRIC WORKER (T32), Position Description Number D1210000 and is part of the AL CSMS 1, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL CSMS 1, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ R. JONES

Key Responsibilities

(1) Fabricates canvas covers, tarpaulins, and other canvas and leather items that are difficult to plan, lay out, construct, and fit because of figure irregularities, uncommon shapes and sizes, unusual designs, or intricately constructed parts. Measures area, objects, or machinery that canvas is to be installed on. Sketches pattern of item to be fabricated on heavy paper or cloth, laying out work, as necessary, circles, angles, curves and irregular shapes.

Cuts out patterns and all parts of the item determining thickness and gauge of material needed. Sews/bonds parts of canvas, leather, and synthetic materials together. (2) Replaces hardware on canvas and webbing. Attaches tack buttons by clinching tack and buttons to material with hammer and wood block or by fastening with tack-button machine. Prepares and circular-stitches iron rings.

Inserts brass grommets using die set, lead block, hollow steel cutter and punch, fastener anvil, riveting hammer, and wood mallet. Inserts eyelets, attaches tabular or belt rivets to canvas and webbing items, installs tent slips, and attaches other types of hardware to canvas equipage and tentage slips by clasps. Punches holes and inserts grommets into materials using a grommet machine. Cuts out and attaches various types of billets to canvas equipment.

Affixes rolled end, angled short end, and wide webbing straps. Fabricates stitched grip and rope reinforced strap handles. Replaces damaged parts on suspenders. (3) Repairs worn or damaged leather equipment and attachments. Hand sews leather-using saddler's stitch or running stitch; using tools such as stitch maker, awl, fid, and needles. Machine sews items made of soft leather. Fastens pieces of leather together and joins edges for desired appearance.

Finishes edges and surface of leather to include replacing missing or damaged buckles. (4) Repairs or replaces upholstery on tactical, commercial, and combat vehicles and equipment. Examines vehicle to determine extent of repair. Removes upholstery from seat assemblies. Repairs or replaces defective seat parts such as frames, springs, and padding. Measures, cuts, sews, and/or bonds new covering using tools of the trade.

Installs and secures interior trim such as doors and cowl panels, armrests, metal trim, and door and window handles. Cuts out and installs new floor mats, carpeting, and weather stripping. (5) Cleans, maintains, and makes necessary adjustments to tools and power sewing machines used. (6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT CONSIDERED FOR WAGE GRADE POSITIONS.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.16 – $31.68/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.