Temporary Sewing Technicians (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Webster, Texas is seeking Space Suit Sewing Technicians to support NASA's Johnson Space Center. The role covers fabrication, assembly, and repair of soft-goods components for spaceflight hardware, requiring precision work.

Candidates must be proficient with industrial sewing machines, read fabrications, and complete safety training; U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Onsite work location is Webster, TX with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operating industrial sewing machines listed.
• Proficient in reading soft-goods fabrication drawings.
• Proficient in fabricating soft-goods patterns.
• Ability to sew to very tight tolerances.
• Ability to cut materials to exact specifications.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Sew materials by hand and/or sewing machine, joining, gathering, reinforcing, or decorating.
• Cut materials to specifications or remove excess material.
• Examine and measure finished articles for conformance.
• Monitor machine operation for issues and adjust as needed.
• Mount attachments and adjust machine guides.
• Place spools, thread, and manage bobbin threading.
• Position and mark patterns for sewing.
• Operate under sewing machine presser foot and needle.
• Replace needles and maintain sewing machines.

Skills

Industrial sewing methods

Reading blueprints/drawings

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Straight Stitch machine

Walking Foot

Bartack

Buttonhole

3 Thread Serger

Job description

Title: Temporary Sewing Technicians (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 temporary (six-months) to possibly full-time Space Suit Sewing Technicians to support our SPACE SUIT DESIGN TEAM for KBR’s Science and Space division. The Space Suit Sewing Technicians 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. ***Must be a U.S. Citizen***

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

• 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.
• ***Must be a U.S. Citizen***

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Years of Experience: 2 to 5+ years of related experience

PREFERRED 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.

Basic Compensation

$50,000 - $80,000 This range is for Webster, Texas only The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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’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 race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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