Space Suit Sewing Technician - 6-Month Contract

KBR Careers; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 59,700 - 89,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers is hiring Space Suit Sewing Technicians for a six-month position at the Johnson Space Center in Webster, TX. This role involves operating industrial sewing machines to fabricate and repair soft-goods components. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency in reading fabrication drawings. Competitive salary ranges from $59,700 to $89,600, with benefits including 401(k), medical insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in sewing.
• Ability to sew and cut materials to tight tolerances.
• Monitor machine operation and detect problems.

Responsibilities

• Sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine to join or decorate materials.
• Cut materials according to specifications.
• Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance.
• Monitor machine operation to detect problems.
• Record quantity of materials processed.

Skills

Industrial sewing machine operation

Fabricating soft-goods patterns

Reading fabrication drawings

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Tools

Straight Stitch

Walking Foot

Bartack

Buttonhole

3-Thread Rolled Hem Serger

Job description

KBR Careers is hiring Space Suit Sewing Technicians for a six-month position at the Johnson Space Center in Webster, TX. This role involves operating industrial sewing machines to fabricate and repair soft-goods components. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency in reading fabrication drawings. Competitive salary ranges from $59,700 to $89,600, with benefits including 401(k), medical insurance, and paid time off.