Upholsterer C

Textron•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Assembles precision aircraft seats, cuts upholstery material, upholsters aircraft assemblies, and prints letters, numbers, and other markings for production aircraft parts. The role may be performed under the guidance of higher-graded operators. The employee is responsible for the quality of their own work and performs other related duties as required. The position involves diversified bench assembly, upholstery, and fabrication of aircraft soft goods. Work is performed to detailed instructions and may involve minor decision-making, such as adjusting pattern placement to reduce material waste. The employee must be able to read and write to interpret basic drawings and must have the education or certification needed to interpret blueprints, apply shop math, and use some measuring devices.

Requirements

High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or bronze-level WorkKeys certification.
Ability to interpret blueprints, apply shop math, and use some measuring devices.
Ability to read and write to interpret basic drawings.
Ability to work from detailed instructions and make minor decisions.
Minimum of 3 months of experience in upholstery, bench upholstery, or related mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

Perform bench assembly, upholstery, and fabrication of aircraft soft goods.
Install control mechanisms, armrests, headrests, seat belts, life vests, and similar components; assemble and disassemble precision aircraft seats and adjust them for proper operation.
Trim, form, and adjust interior components to exacting standards, using knowledge of material characteristics and adhesive application techniques.
Mark and cut upholstery material according to patterns, making minor judgments about cutting lines and pattern placement to avoid waste; perform bonding operations when required.
Use hand shears, electric cutters, power tools, and other machines to cut or assemble upholstery materials and components.
Fabricate silk-screen fixtures, perform photo-foil operations, and apply decals and other adhesive markings.
Position parts and maintain paint consistency; set up and operate an engraver to cut letters when required.
Coordinate with other departments to complete work.
Clean, store, and maintain silk-screen equipment; maintain stock records of parts, decals, and silk-screen printed items.
Follow paint quality standards and detailed instructions.
Maintain responsibility for the quality of own work and perform other related duties as required.