Stitcher

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will operate a variety of industrial sewing machines in the production of USAF flight suits and NASA spacesuits.  Must work from patterns, industrial drawings, and samples. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required:

• Read and utilize patterns, industrial drawings, and samples as required for suit construction. 


• Use of a commercial sewing machine.


• Stitching X-stitch, zigzag, serge, and binding type stitching.


• Use of a variety of materials such as nylon, a canvas-like material, and thick rubber-like materials.


• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• General Stitching abilities ideally using a commercial machine.


• Well versed in the U.S. measuring system, fractions of an inch especially.


• Ability to read, write and speak English.  


• Able to work from patterns, prints, or samples. 


• Attention to detail and strong communication skills required.


• Capability to work with heavier material.


• Position does not require any previous experience working with office software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• 1-3  Year Experience in related field.

• Experience with sewing machines and experience with a variety of stitches, commercial experience preferred. 


• Basic, introductory on-the-job training.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Manual dexterity to move fabric through sewing machine.


• Physical strength as required for certain materials.


• Occasional physical exertion including some lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Attention to small details.


• Ability to follow directions. 


• Work is routine and consistent from day to day.


• Visual effort, need to be able to see very small details. 


• Work requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

• Factory not temperature controlled. 


• Use of a commercial sewing machine, caution in regards to hands at all times while using. 


• Safety glasses required, provided by the company if needed. 


• Occasional exposure to dust, heat and other environmental factors that may at times be objectionable.


• Some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.