Sewing Technician (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)

KBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space sector is seeking a Sewing Technician to join their Space Suit Design Team at Johnson Space Center. This role involves fabricating and assembling soft-goods components for space suits, requiring proficiency in various industrial sewing techniques and thorough knowledge of fabrication drawings. KBR values a team-oriented culture, offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related sewing experience, preferably on space flight programs.
• Ability to sew and cut materials to tight tolerances.
• Proficient in reading fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and repair soft-goods components.
• Operate and maintain industrial sewing machines.
• Monitor machine operation and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Industrial sewing techniques

Pattern fabrication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Sewing Technician (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future.

But we at KBR we share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.

KBR is seeking a Space Suit Sewing Technician to support our SPACE SUIT DESIGN TEAM for KBR’s Science and Space division.

The Space Suit Sewing Technician will be responsible for fabrication, assembly and repair of soft-goods components and assemblies. 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. Candidate will be required to complete corporate and contract safety training, familiarization with Total Safety Task Instruction (TSTI) and 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.

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. Uses specialized automatic or semi-automatic sewing equipment and other equipment as required to fabricate products.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Requirements:

• 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.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Years of Experience: 5+ of related experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Experience sewing on space flight programs and products.

WORK LOCATION

Webster, TX

This position is located onsite at customer facility.

STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:

All of KBR’s employee’s must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow safety and quality policies, able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. In addition, they must also be organized, with good time management skills.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, , paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , color, , , , , gender or expression, , , veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.