Machine Operator B - Sewing

Machine Operator B - Sewing

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

Job Summary:

To operate sewing machine to sew a variety of upholstery items. Operator must cut and prepare a variety

of materials in preparation of operating the sewing machine. May be required to assist lower grade

operators.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates sewing machine for binding edges, sewing seams, topstitch, blind stitch, installing

zippers and sewing a variety of materials and upholstery items including insulation, headliner,

windlace, carpeting, side panels, seating, curtains, skirts, spare seat belt straps, fireblocking,

inserts, and, on occasion, reworking chairs or making covers for parts. Works from department

schedules, sewing assembly records and oral and written instructions.

• Care must be taken to match weave and pattern before sewing.

• Ensures machine is in proper adjustment prior to sewing.

• Installs padding, beading and muslin in upholstery items as required.

• May be required to design and develop shop aids or other various items as requested by

supervision.

• Required to select supplies such as tape, thread, and bobbin according to specifications and

color of fabric.

• Uses simple hand tools including scissors, pliers, or screw drivers to perform minor machine

maintenance such as oiling machine and changing needles.

• May be required to maintain record of all items sewn.

• Responsible only for own work.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:

Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification or

equivalent of trades training to apply simple arithmetic and measuring devices. Ability to interpret

blueprints and simple drawings.

Experience:

Requires minimum of one-year industrial sewing machine operator experience

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Textron Aviation's Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit ~~~ for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Second Shift
Job Posting: 04/18/2024, 10:29:36 PM
Job Number: 322261