Vest Operator

Vest Operator

Published 06.09.2026

Company : Safran Aerosystems Evacuation Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Liberty , Mississippi , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required experience : First experience Professional status : Employees / Staff Salary range : $15.00 ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 06.09.2026

Job Description

The Vest Operator is responsible for assembling fabric patterns according to work instructions, drawings, and other items to create air holding devices. They will join the seams of the fabric patterns together by applying adhesive. Hand tools are used during this process.

The Vest Operator performs all duties outlined in the Basic Training Checklist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to read drawings and follow written instructions including manuals, standard practices and work instructions.
• Stamp, serialize and date-stamp vital information such as part number, date of vest manufacture, & serial number.
• Reference tools included on-the-job training and prints.
• Ability to learn how to run various machines used in the production of vests including vacuum pack machine, index/test machine, sewing machines, heat seal machines and any other equipment used in the vest process.
• Ability to fold and pack vests.
• Ability to complete very detailed paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must work in a safe manner, maintaining a well-kept work area.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for level:

• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.

Education and/or Experience

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for level:

• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.

• N/A

Physical Demands

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.

• This position requires the individual to stand for a majority of their 8 hour shift.
• This position requires lifting up to 30lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be mad

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.

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