Upholsterer A - 23904

Boeing • Everett, WA

97d • $24 - $53

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Upholsterer A, to join our Fabrication team in Everett, Washington. As an Upholsterer A, you will be a key contributor to the maintenance and repair of aircraft upholstery, ensuring that all components meet the highest quality and safety standards. Your role will involve executing repairs on various upholstery types, utilizing technical documents and specifications to guide your work. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify materials and tools needed for repairs while also ensuring that all work is completed efficiently and accurately. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will be essential in providing emergent support for aircraft operations. You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards and ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
• 1+ year experience operating computing equipment to access job information (e.g., drawings, specifications and other online information systems).
• 1+ years of sewing experience.
• 1+ years of experience using basic math (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of experience in aircraft manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute repair work on aircraft upholstery of all types, focusing on damaged blankets and shop defects, as well as supporting SOS installations for emergent on-aircraft assistance.
• Research and identify necessary materials, tools, and responses required for effective repairs.
• Accurately locate points, parts, and holes using marked or known station lines or index points.
• Derive precise measurements and relevant information from specifications and other documentation sources.
• Verify completed work against established quality specifications to ensure compliance.
• Fabricate, assemble, and rework components on the aircraft as needed to repair blankets.
• Utilize a variety of technical documents, including prints, schematic drawings, and work orders, to guide repair processes.
• Perform tasks without the need for jigs, fixtures, or tooling when necessary.
• Communicate job status and completion updates effectively to the factory team.
• Prepare kits of materials, standards, and other components to support the manufacturing build process, ensuring they are free of visible defects.
• Operate various information systems to track parts, identify work priorities, and manage sequencing, including printing necessary plots.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, Production, Planning, and other departments to resolve assembly challenges.
• Investigate and rework discrepancies related to the installation of blankets and safety pads, ensuring proper fit of insulation blankets.
• Utilize visual controls and manufacturing load control processes to determine the plan and sequence of work effectively.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED