FABRIC WORKER (T32)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FABRIC WORKER (T32), Position Description Number D1210000 and is part of the AL CSMS 1, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL CSMS 1, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ R. JONES

Major duties

1. Fabricates canvas covers, tarpaulins, and other canvas and leather items that are difficult to plan, lay out, construct, and fit because of figure irregularities, uncommon shapes and sizes, unusual designs, or intricately constructed parts. Measures area, objects, or machinery that canvas is to be installed on. Sketches pattern of item to be fabricated on heavy paper or cloth, laying out work, as necessary, circles, angles, curves and irregular shapes. Cuts out patterns and all parts of the item determining thickness and gauge of material needed. Sews/bonds parts of canvas, leather, and synthetic materials together.
2. Replaces hardware on canvas and webbing. Attaches tack buttons by clinching tack and buttons to material with hammer and wood block or by fastening with tack-button machine. Prepares and circular-stitches iron rings. Inserts brass grommets using die set, lead block, hollow steel cutter and punch, fastener anvil, riveting hammer, and wood mallet. Inserts eyelets, attaches tabular or belt rivets to canvas and webbing items, installs tent slips, and attaches other types of hardware to canvas equipage and tentage slips by clasps. Punches holes and inserts grommets into materials using a grommet machine. Cuts out and attaches various types of billets to canvas equipment. Affixes rolled end, angled short end, and wide webbing straps. Fabricates stitched grip and rope reinforced strap handles. Replaces damaged parts on suspenders.
3. Repairs worn or damaged leather equipment and attachments. Hand sews leather-using saddler's stitch or running stitch; using tools such as stitch maker, awl, fid, and needles. Machine sews items made of soft leather. Fastens pieces of leather together and joins edges for desired appearance. Finishes edges and surface of leather to include replacing missing or damaged buckles.
4. Repairs or replaces upholstery on tactical, commercial, and combat vehicles and equipment. Examines vehicle to determine extent of repair. Removes upholstery from seat assemblies. Repairs or replaces defective seat parts such as frames, springs, and padding. Measures, cuts, sews, and/or bonds new covering using tools of the trade. Installs and secures interior trim such as doors and cowl panels, armrests, metal trim, and door and window handles. Cuts out and installs new floor mats, carpeting, and weather stripping.
5. Cleans, maintains, and makes necessary adjustments to tools and power sewing machines used.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: PVT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MSG EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to take measurements, make patterns and layouts, mark, cut, fit and sew or cement parts together, using hand or power tools and equipment and knowledge of fabrics and constructions methods. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training reading and interpreting designs and blueprints, technical manuals, and prints, and drawing individual patterns, making alterations or adjustments to difficult patterns. Experience computing dimensions, lay out circles, angles, curves and irregular shapes. Experience planning, laying out, altering and constructing different, new or one-of-a-kind items. Experience applying mathematical principles such those used in the calculation and measurement of fabric. Experience operating, repairing, and maintaining sewing machines, punch presses and other related equipment. Experience using a variety of hand and power tools and measuring devices such as flexible measuring tapes, straight and curved rules, protractors, compasses, dividers, squares, patterns and templates. SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to construct and repair articles that are difficult to plan, lay out, and fit because of irregular configurations, uncommon shapes and sizes, and detailed specifications and measurements are not available.
• Ability to make complicated cutting layouts that involve many pattern pieces, different types of fabrics or materials, etc. Ability to draw patterns or alter standard patterns to fit special measurements and special design features.
• Ability to make working sketches containing data on dimensions, location and size of openings, and position of design details such as pleats or pockets.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics, including fractions, equations, and plane measurements to make difficult calculations, such as computing dimensions and laying out circles, angles, curves, and irregular shapes.
• Skill in operating regular and heavy-duty sewing machines to sew, seal seams or fabric edges, join sections of material, or apply patches. Ability to use scissors, shears, knives, and shivers to cut materials.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of fabrics including newly developed materials. Skill in using plastic bead welders to vulcanize plastic or synthetic materials.
• Ability to design and fabricate covers for various combat, tactical, and commercial equipment and vehicles. Ability to redesign vehicle seat patterns to reduce wear, as required. Knowledge of standard techniques to pad and cover items that have relatively straight lines and regular surfaces is required.
• Ability to examine upholstery and locate damaged areas and parts. Ability to repair tears, cuts, burns on damaged upholstery. Sews tears, rips, and cuts with needle and thread and/or removes and replaces damaged parts.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT CONSIDERED FOR WAGE GRADE POSITIONS.