Sr. Upholstery Technician - 1st Shift

Education / Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years experience in upholstery to include two (2) years aircraft upholstery experience or 6 years commercial upholstery experience.
• Advanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and / or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets.

Position Purpose :

• Work independently to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors.
• Assist Shop Lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance and direction to co-workers.
• Mentor and train other Upholstery Technicians.

Essential Functions :

• Fabricate and install seat covers, curtains and various assemblies and subassemblies. .
• Interpret material specifications and design / engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements. .
• Sew, fabricate, and install covers for all styles of panels in the aircraft interior while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards and goals. .
• Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work. .
• Work with design / drawings to cut and install advanced custom design carpets with unique patterns. .

Additional Functions :

• Accept Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians. .
• Conduct safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. .
• Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
• Comply with and champion Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensure the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP). .
• Mentor and train lesser skilled technicians and monitor their work to ensure they complete assigned tasks in accordance with required levels of safety, quality and productivity. .
• Work with Lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements reduce material cost, cycle time, and labor hours using Lean Six-Sigma tools. .
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements :

• Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications and terminology..
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language..
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation..
• Must be computer literate..
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift..
30+ days ago