Manufacturing Technician - Phoenix, AZ

VetJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Phoenix, AZ to support the development and production of military soft goods like upholstery, cushions, and parachutes. You will work on-site and participate in design, tooling, and production planning to meet quality and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities include training leads on industrial sewing equipment, reading engineering drawings, establishing time standards, and programming fabric cutters/lasers/CAD for templates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Sewing knowledge and experience with industrial sewing machines
• Military standards for sewing materials
• Experience with CAD software for patterns/templates

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of aircraft and military seating upholstery and cushions
• Train Production department leads in operation of sewing machines
• Establish time standards for production
• Develop flat patterns and templates for soft goods
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction
• Read and interpret engineering drawings related to sewing
• Develop processes for cutting and bonding polyurethane foams
• Program fabric cutters and sewing machines

Skills

Sewing knowledge

Reading blueprints

CAD software

Programming fabric cutters

Industrial sewing machines

Tooling maintenance

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School/GED

Associates Degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Sewing machines

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.

Eligibility & Travel

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain

None

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess

None

U.S. Citizenship Required

No

Is Relocation Available

No

General Role

Provide technical support in the development and production of military soft goods such as upholstery, cushions and parachutes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of aircraft and military vehicle seating upholstery and cushions
• Train Production department leads in the operation of these industrial sewing machines: Binding machine, Serger, Walking Foot, Double Needle, Class 7 and Zig Zag
• Establish time standards
• Develop flat patterns and templates for soft goods
• Work with quality to resolve production issues and ensure customer satisfaction
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings as they pertain to sewing
• Develop processes for cutting and bonding non-rigid polyurethane foams
• Program fabric cutters and sewing machines

Auto req ID

483359BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Required Skills

• 2+ years of manufacturing expierence
• Sewing knowledge
• Military standards for sewing materials
• Manufacturing using contact adhesives
• Programming lasers and CNC fabric cutters using CAD software (i.e. Creo, PTC, AutoCAD)
• Experience building and maintaining tooling
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust machine parameters
• Experience setting up and operating industrial sewing machines
• Reading and interpreting blueprints / engineering drawings

Preferred Skills

• Associates Degree
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Excel to perform entry-level calculations
• Demonstrated ability in CAD or other programming applications to perform develop patterns and templates
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing Principles
• Commitment to developing talent

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79327 - $126924

City

Phoenix

State

Arizona

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems