Manufacturing Technician

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of aircraft and military vehicle seating upholstery and cushions
• Train Production department leads in the operation of these industrial sewing machines: Binding machine, Serger, Walking Foot, Double Needle, Class 7 and Zig Zag
• Establish time standards
• Develop flat patterns and templates for soft goods
• Work with quality to resolve production issues and ensure customer satisfaction
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings as they pertain to sewing
• Develop processes for cutting and bonding non-rigid polyurethane foams
• Program fabric cutters and sewing machin

Requirements

• 6+ years’ sewing experience
• Military standards for sewing materials
• Manufacturing using contact adhesives
• Production line setup and line balancing for workflow processing
• Laser cutting fabrics
• CNC fabric cutters
• Nesting software for soft goods

Preferred Skills

• Associates Degree
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Excel to perform entry-level calculations
• Demonstrated ability in AutoCAD to perform develop patterns and templates
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing Principles
• Commitment to developing self and supporting the development of others