Machine Operator B-Sewing

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Kansas is seeking a Machine Operator B-Sewing to operate sewing machines and prepare materials for upholstery applications. You may assist lower grade operators and work from schedules and instructions.

The role requires at least one year of industrial sewing experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with potential exposure to fumes and heat in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification or equivalent of trades training to apply simple arithmetic and measuring devices.
• Requires minimum of one-year industrial sewing machine operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates sewing machine for binding edges, sewing seams, topstitch, blind stitch, installing zippers and sewing upholstery items.
• Matches weave and pattern before sewing.
• Ensures machine is properly adjusted before sewing.
• Installs padding, beading and muslin in upholstery items as required.
• May design and develop shop aids or other items as requested by supervision.
• Selects supplies such as tape, thread, and bobbin according to specifications and fabric color.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling and changing needles.
• Maintains record of all items sewn.

Skills

Industrial sewing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

WorkKeys Bronze certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Machine Operator B-Sewing (344538)

Machine Operator B-Sewing (Job Number: 344538)

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Job Summary

To operate sewing machine to sew a variety of upholstery items. Operator must cut and prepare a variety of materials in preparation of operating the sewing machine. May be required to assist lower grade operators.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates sewing machine for binding edges, sewing seams, topstitch, blind stitch, installing zippers and sewing a variety of materials and upholstery items including insulation, headliner, windlace, carpeting, side panels, seating, curtains, skirts, spare seat belt straps, fireblocking, inserts, and, on occasion, reworking chairs or making covers for parts. Works from department schedules, sewing assembly records and oral and written instructions.
• Care must be taken to match weave and pattern before sewing.
• Ensures machine is in proper adjustment prior to sewing.
• Installs padding, beading and muslin in upholstery items as required.
• May be required to design and develop shop aids or other various items as requested by supervision.
• Required to select supplies such as tape, thread, and bobbin according to specifications and color of fabric.
• Uses simple hand tools including scissors, pliers, or screw drivers to perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machine and changing needles.
• May be required to maintain record of all items sewn.
• Responsible only for own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification or equivalent of trades training to apply simple arithmetic and measuring devices. Ability to interpret blueprints and simple drawings.

Experience

Requires minimum of one-year industrial sewing machine operator experience.

Working Conditions

Good working conditions with an occasional exposure to fumes, heat and cold.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.