Education / Experience :
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 2 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and / or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades.
- Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
Position Purpose :
Under minimal supervision fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design / engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
Essential Functions :
- Fabricate, using design / engineering drawings and aircraft specifications, cover and install flat panels and curtains.
- May sew simple covers using design / engineering drawings and aircraft specifications. .
- Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools and various power tools. .
- Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads and cover / install panels.
- May be responsible to fabricate various metal parts, fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, and windows. .
- Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work. .
Additional Functions :
- Work with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Manufacturing and other process improvement techniques. .
- Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demands, track squawks and to sign-off work. .
- Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required. .
- Address unsafe conditions before putting others as risk. .
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements :
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language..
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation..
- Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations..
- 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