Aircraft Upholstery Tech II - Savannah, GA
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, this role involves fabricating and installing upholstery, covering panels, and creating simple patterns for aircraft interiors. The technician will utilize design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications to perform their duties. Key responsibilities include working with various materials such as fabric, vinyl, leather, and composites, and operating sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools, and power tools. The role also requires proficiency in using a material tracking system for parts demand, squawk tracking, and work sign-offs. Additional functions include collaborating with lead technicians on process improvements using Lean Manufacturing principles, adhering to safety and housekeeping policies, and performing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, cover, and install flat panels and curtains using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
- Sew simple covers using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
- Work with fabric, vinyl, 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.
- 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 sign off work.
- Develop and implement process improvements with lead technicians to increase safety, reduce cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Manufacturing and other process improvement techniques.
- Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required.
- Address unsafe conditions before putting others at risk.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
