Soft Goods Technician, Sewer (Starfall)

About the role

SpaceX is seeking exceptional employees to join the Bloomfield, Connecticut soft goods team in producing a variety of specialized fabric products (parachutes, rip-stitch modulators, protective closeouts, insulative covers etc.) for multiple SpaceX programs (Starfall, Dragon, Starship, Starlink). As a technician on the soft goods team, you will have the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set, ranging from sewing and hardware installation to operating automated machinery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for work via gathering and sorting materials and tools
• Handle a range of fabrics and materials with various properties (nylon, kevlar, zylon, spectra, teflon etc.)
• Cut and mark materials from templates and patterns to specified tolerances
• Follow written work instructions on computers, perform basic math and measurements with calibrated tools, and read engineering drawings to accurately assemble products
• Navigate through SpaceX's online work order system, accurately clocking in and out of operations
• Install hardware such as pins, rivets, grommets, snaps, zippers, and fasteners
• Stitch components and materials by sewing machine (light, medium, heavy-duty) or by hand sewing
• Adjust settings on machines as needed by observing machine operation and detecting malfunctions/deviations
• Maintain quality by inspecting raw material for flaws and finished product for nonconformance
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs
• Work with engineering and supervision to resolve assembly problems and implement process improvements
• Ensure your workspace is maintained, cleaned, and organized every day
• Will adhere to safety and personal protection practices

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience working in a manufacturing or production setting
• 1+ year of experience using workplace software (google workspace, Microsoft office, internal data or ticketing systems) in a professional, academic, or project setting

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of professional sewing experience
• Experience as a seamster/seamstress/machinist in an industrial environment
• Experience in the automotive, aerospace, or marine upholstery trades
• Experience with multi-needle (two-needle, four-needle) and zig-zag machines
• Experience with automatic machines (bar tacking, pattern tacking)
• Experience following written technical instructions and working to specifications
• Experience creating and cutting different materials and fabrics

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work long hours (10+) and weekends/holidays as necessary
• Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
• Must be willing to work all shifts and overtime as needed.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.