Fabric Worker

Job Details: Job Location: P- Fort Bragg, North Carolina - Fayetteville , NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position 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
Qualifications: Required 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