Soft Goods Technician

Vast is looking for a Soft Goods Technician, reporting to the Manager of Soft Goods Manufacturing, to support the development of the crew equipment bags and habitable interior surfaces that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Sew multi-layered cargo & crew equipment bags and other products for human space flight from cut pieces to completion on industrial sewing machines, including incorporation of labels, zippers, tabs, and other closure and attachment methods

Create patterns for use in interior soft goods

Inspect, repair, and adjust soft goods products and fabrication equipment for optimal sewing quality

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of soft goods fabrication in industrial apparel and accessories manufacturing, aerospace soft goods, or upholstery

3+ years of using patterns to create soft goods products and follow detailed work instructions

Able to bend, kneel, balance, climb, stoop, and crouch on a regular basis to adjust settings on machinery and move materials and tools as needed

Fluent in using computers and basic software

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience working with various types of soft goods attachment methods and technical textiles, including Beta Cloth, leather, Ultraleather, and both synthetic & natural fabrics

Experience creating soft goods patterns

Experience working to detailed manufacturing specifications and aerospace quality standards

A thorough understanding of inspection requirements, safety protocols, and repair and maintenance processes for soft goods and fabrication equipment

Pay Range:

Soft Goods Technician II: $18.38 - $26.09

Soft Goods Technician III: $20.89 - $29.66

Pay Range: California

$18.38—$29.66 USD