Machine Operator B- Sewing
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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.
o Care must be taken to match weave and pattern before sewing.
o Ensures machine is in proper adjustment prior to sewing.
o Installs padding, beading and muslin in upholstery items as required.
o 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.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
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 https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits 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, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), 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: 09/12/2025, 10:51:14 AM
Job Number: 335502
