Sewing Jobs in Houston tx

Job Description

• 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.
• Performs duties in accordance with established flight and training processing procedures and work authorizing documents.
• Proficient in reading soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Proficient in the fabrication of soft-goods patterns.  RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Sews 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. Folds or fits together materials to prepare for machine sewing or hand sewing.
• 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.
• Records amount of materials processed in production logs.
• Removes finished materials from sewing machine.
• Replaces needle and cleans / oils sewing machines to maintain equipment.
• 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 :
• Candidates must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for this position; please note required items on your resume.
• This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (read, write, speak).
• Must be knowledgeable of basic math and English measurement (versus metric).
• Must be able to work all production shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or weekends).
• Demonstrated communication and team collaboration skills.
• Candidate must have HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or equivalent with minimum 5 years of related work experience.  PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
• The preferred candidate with have experience sewing on space flight programs and products. Required Skills
• 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. Required Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent Required Years of Experience
• 5 Years of experience in industrial sewing and highly detailed sewing. Desired Skills
• Experience sewing on space flight programs and products Desired Years of Experience
• 10+ Years of sewing experience in aerospace applications