Sewing Technician

Axiom Space; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Sewing Technician to fabricate and repair soft-good components for their commercial space station projects. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 5+ years of experience in sewing or soft goods manufacturing, especially in aerospace. Proficiency with industrial sewing machines like Straight Stitch and Bartack is essential. The role requires excellent teamwork and communication skills. Axiom Space supports a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Excellent proficiency in the use and operation of industrial sewing machines.
• Ability to read soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Proficiency in the fabrication of soft-goods patterns.
• Ability to sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine to very tight tolerances.
• Capacity to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine.
• Cuts materials according to specifications.
• Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to standards.
• Monitors machine operation to detect problems.
• Records amount of materials processed in production logs.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Result oriented personality

Ability to work in a team environment

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years of sewing/soft goods manufacturing

Tools

Straight Stitch sewing machine

Walking Foot sewing machine

Bartack sewing machine

Buttonhole sewing machine

3 Thread Rolled Hem Serger

Job description

Sewing Technician

Fabricate and repair soft-good components for Axiom Space's commercial space station projects

Location: Houston

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low‑Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission‑driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic person who is fueled by problem‑solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

The Sewing Technician is responsible for fabrication, assembly and repair of soft‑good components and assemblies. This role requires proficiency in the use and operation of the following industrial sewing machines, Straight Stitch (single and double needle), Walking Foot, Bartack, Buttonhole and 3 Thread Rolled Hem Serger. Candidate will be required to complete safety training as well as training on operating procedures and desk instructions. Perform duties in accordance with established flight and training process procedures and work‑authorizing documents. Proficient in reading soft‑goods fabrication and assembly drawings. Proficient in the fabrication of soft‑goods patterns.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine, to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles
• Cuts materials, according to specifications, or cuts excess material or thread from finished product, using blade, scissors, or electric knife
• Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to standards
• Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction. Mounts attachments, such as needles, and adjusts machine guides according to specifications. Places spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, inserts bobbin, and threads ends through machine guides and components
• Positions and marks patterns on materials to prepare for sewing. Positions materials through feed rollers and guides, or positions and maneuvers under sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation. Removes finished materials from sewing machine. Replaces needle and cleans/oils sewing machines to maintain equipment
• Records amount of materials processed in production logs
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the product fabrication according to the fabrication instructions and/or drawing. Use specialized automatic or semi‑automatic sewing equipment and other equipment as required to fabricate products
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of sewing/softgood manufacturing preferably in the aerospace field
• Proficient in the use and operation of the following industrial sewing machines, Straight Stitch (single and double needle), Walking Foot, Bartack, Buttonhole and 3 Thread Rolled Hem Serger
• Proficient in reading soft‑goods fabrication and assembly drawings
• Proficient in the fabrication of soft‑goods patterns
• Ability to sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine, to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles to very tight tolerances
• Ability to cut materials according to specifications, or cuts excess material or thread from finished product, using blade, scissors, or electric knife to very tight tolerances
• Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction
• Capacity to work in a team environment

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Excellent communication skill, verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self‑motivated

Work Environment

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.