Aircraft Sewing Specialist

EXCLUSIVE JETS LLC • Kinston, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Sewing Specialist- 1 fabricates or refurbishes aircraft interiors, which include the crew and passenger seats, and other items in compliance with all regulations, including FAA, OSHA safety and EPA. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Respond to all requests for touch up/repairing of corporate aircraft interiors, as they arise. Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools and various power tools Leather repair seat repairs and fabrication Comply with safety, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required. Work with leads 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 improvement techniques. Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Being a self-starter who is highly motivated with strong initiative
• Interpersonal skills with an emphasis on strong communication skills in both oral and written forms
• Effective time management
• Attention to detail
• Focus on excellence
• Adaptability
• Accountability and having hard conversations
• Other cognitive processing
• Memorization
• Reasoning and connecting ideas
• Adept quick learning
• Problem finding and solving
• Multi-tasking
• Detail orientation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to complete and maintain records.
• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Top Stitch sewing technique
• 1-5 years of experience with Double-Needle Post Machine
• 1-5 years of experience working with leather
• Ability to see and hear clearly
• Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English clearly
• Ability to climb, twist, bend, crouch, stoop, kneel, and crawl
• Ability to move in tight quarters
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to work in all weather conditions as needed
• Ability to regularly push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Well-groomed appearance
• Adherence to department dress code

Responsibilities

• Respond to all requests for touch up/repairing of corporate aircraft interiors, as they arise.
• Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools and various power tools
• Leather repair
• seat repairs and fabrication
• Comply with safety, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Work with leads 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 improvement techniques.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees