Sewing Technician

Job Title: Sewing Technician

Job Description

This role requires expertise in operating various industrial sewing machines including Straight Stitch (single and double needle), Walking Foot, Bartack, Buttonhole, and 3 the person Rolled Hem Serger. The candidate will undergo safety and operational training and must perform duties in line with established flight and training process procedures. Proficiency in reading and interpreting soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Sew materials by hand or using a sewing machine to join, gather, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles.
• Cut materials according to specifications, or trim excess material or thread from finished products using blades, scissors, or an electric knife.
• Examine and measure finished articles to ensure they meet standards.
• Monitor machine operations to detect issues such as defective stitching or machine malfunctions.
• Mount attachments like needles and adjust machine guides as per specifications.
• Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, and thread ends through machine guides and components.
• Position and mark patterns on materials in preparation for sewing.
• Manage materials through feed rollers and guides, or maneuver them under sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation.
• Remove finished materials from the sewing machine and replace needles as necessary.
• Clean and oil sewing machines to maintain equipment.
• Record the amount of materials processed in production logs.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of product fabrication according to instructions and/or drawings.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in the use of Straight Stitch, Walking Foot, Bartack, Buttonhole, and 3 the person Rolled Hem Serger sewing machines.
• Ability to read and interpret soft-goods fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Expertise in the fabrication of soft-goods patterns.
• Skilled in sewing materials by hand or using a sewing machine to tight tolerances.
• Ability to cut materials accurately using blades, scissors, or an electric knife.
• Experience in monitoring machine operations for quality control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial sewing experience.
• High School Diploma.
• Experience working with tight deadlines and project schedules.
• Background in aerospace, theater, alterations, or clothing industries is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a pioneering company that is shaping the future of human spaceflight. Work in a leading organization that operates missions to the International Space Station while developing the next generation of space infrastructure to sustain human growth off the planet.

Work Environment

The work is generally performed in an office environment but may involve inside or outside tasks depending on project requirements.

This is a Contract position based out of Webster, TX.

The pay range for this position is $26.54 - $34.01/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Webster,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 8, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.