Sr. Upholstery Technician - 1st Shift

JOB TITLE : Sr. Aircraft Upholstery Technician

LOCATION : Cahokia, IL

PAY RATE : $33.81 per hour

MUST BE US PERSONS

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.

Qualifying Questions :

Are you a US person as noted in the Job description?

Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details :

12-month contract with opportunities for extension

1st shift

Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna

Potential for bonuses

As a Tier One supplier We have priority!

1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary :

Fabricate and install seat covers, curtains, and various assemblies and subassemblies.

Interpret material specifications and design / engineering drawings to ensure that the finished product meets design and engineering requirements.

Sew, fabricate, and install covers for all styles of panels in the aircraft interior while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity standards and goals.

Utilize the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demands, track squawks, and sign off on work.

Collaborate with design / drawings to cut and install advanced custom design carpets with unique patterns.

Accept Lead responsibilities when needed and oversee projects, coordinating with the Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians.

Conduct safety audits and assist team members in performing safety audits.

Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).

Champion safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies, ensuring the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP).

Mentor and train less skilled technicians, monitoring their work to ensure completion of assigned tasks in accordance with required safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Collaborate with Lead and higher-skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that reduce material costs, cycle time, and labor hours using Lean Six Sigma tools.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills :

High School Diploma or GED required.

Four (4) years of upholstery experience, including two (2) years of aircraft upholstery experience or six (6) years of commercial upholstery experience.

Advanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products, as well as advanced carpet knowledge, including the ability to install custom carpets.

Possess a working knowledge of inspection and process specifications and terminology.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently.

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.

ITAR Definition

Under 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States . A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.

S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements.

Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff.

Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients.

They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA / EOE)

Keywords : aerospace, aviation, aircraft