Fabric Worker

Job DetailsJob Location: Fayetteville , NC 28310Position Title: Air Items Fabric Worker Location: Fort Bragg, NC Clearance level required: None   Scope of Work: Performs air item maintenance including unpacking, inspection, repair, alteration, and modification of personnel and cargo parachutes and their associated equipment, and operates and maintains heavy-duty industrial sewing machines in support of E Co, 189th DSSB, 82nd Airborne Division. Work is performed in accordance with TM 10-1670 series technical manuals.   Responsibilities (including but not limited to): · Perform 100% Technical Rigger Inspection (TRI) and production-line parachute inspection · Unpack, inspect, and examine canopies, suspension lines, risers, harnesses, and packs for wear and damage · Replace, splice, and repair suspension lines and resew and reconstruct canopy portions · Rebuild and patch radial seams and replace panels, gores, apex lines, and vent lines · Modify and repair harnesses, pack trays, and deployment bags, including installing grommets, snaps, and eyelets · Set up, operate, retime, and maintain 10 to 12 heavy-duty industrial sewing machines · Conduct parachute drying tower operations · Inventory supplies and submit Class II, Class IX, and local purchase requisitions QualificationsRequired Qualifications: · Graduate of a DoD-approved Parachute Rigger Course (MOS 92R equivalent) · Skilled in 100% TRI inspection, fabric and canvas maintenance, and radial seam patching · Skilled in the operation and maintenance of 10 to 12 heavy-duty industrial sewing machines · U.S. citizen; compliant with AR 750-32; able to read, write, speak, and understand English · Able to pass a background check for installation access and pass initial and random drug screening · Able to carry at least 50 pounds for 50 yards · No physical limitations that prevent performance of the PWS duties · Able to become fully qualified under the E Co SOP within six weeks (42 working days) of onboarding