Sewing Machine Operator - Space Systems

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a precision engineering and manufacturing group which specializes in turn-key design, development, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and testing of extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular (EVA & IVA) tools and equipment for astronauts; including life support and environmental control systems for space; robotic systems for military, space, and biological research; and thermal protection systems for launch vehicles. We also provide specialized engineering and support services in these areas, and astronaut training in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.

For more information please go to and click on Products & Services, then click Space Systems (OSS). This position is located in Clear Lake, Texas.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

This position performs sewing operations on all types of aerospace products, operates industrial or commercial sewing machines, holding close tolerances.

• Make machine set-ups for various types of material, including adjusting tension.
• Perform sewing operations on industrial or commercial sewing machines and by hand as required.
• Perform cementing, cutting, and minor assembly operations.
• Work with chemicals (i.e. adhesives and solvents) and Fabrics (fiberglass and ceramic).
• Follow written and verbal detailed instruction and read patterns/drawings.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED:

• Experience in an aerospace or industrial softgoods lab environment with emphasis on softgoods design and fabrication.
• Experience operating softgood fabrication equipment including sewing machines, heat sealer, rivet press, power tools and hand tools.
• Successfully pass a sewing test administered during interview to demonstrate capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team.

REQUISITION PREFERENCES:

• High School diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Ability to read, understand and create fabrication drawings and sketches.
• Experience with fabrication processes for prototyping and flight softgood products.
• Experience with NASA/JSC, aerospace industry softgood design and development.
• Ability to create patterns and develop mockups for verifying form, fit and function of softgood articles.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.