Parachute Maintenance Repair Tech

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Title:

PMD - Repair Tech I EEO Classification:
Operatives

Department:
Parachute Maintenance FSLA Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to:

PMD Team Leader

Position Summary:

Responsible for disassembling sections of a canopy and sewing patches on skins.

• Maintains good working knowledge of, and follows all related SOP’s and Work Instructions.
• Threads needles, removes and replaces bobbins, adjusts thread tensions and stitches per inch, and keeps machine clean and oiled.
• Must understand and follow Performance Designs standards on seam allowances, edge distances, seam starts, and acceptable fold backs.
• Performs repairs of all sizes, and surface patches, oversews, and I-beam seams.
• Maintains line placement while working on canopies and performs self-inspection of work.
• Works independently but supervision is available as needed.
• Performs other inherent duties related to, but not limited to the above.

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Previous sewing experience preferred.

• Must be able to read, understand and follow written Standard Operating Procedure Specifications that are written in the English language.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to use measuring devices.

• Finger, hand and arm dexterity crucial for manipulating and sewing of canopy parts.
• Substantial repetitive motion movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers required
• Visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) necessary for self inspections
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must have legible handwriting to complete required documentation.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Bending and stooping may be required when picking up canopy and placing on workstation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.