Upholstery Tech II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation • St. Louis, MO

1d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Upholstery Tech II is responsible for fabricating and installing upholstery, covering panels, and making simple patterns for aircraft interiors. This role utilizes design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications to perform duties. The position involves working with various materials such as fabric, vinyl, leather, composites, and adhesives, using specialized sewing equipment, hardware, and hand/power tools. Responsibilities include cutting and surging carpets, covering bulkheads, and installing panels. In some cases, the role may involve fabricating metal parts, fitting panels and windows, and working on cabin headliners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, and windows. The Upholstery Tech II will also use the material tracking system (Corridor) for parts demand, squawk tracking, and work sign-offs. Additionally, this role collaborates with lead technicians on process improvements using Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance safety, reduce costs, and improve cycle time. Compliance with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies, along with the proper use of personal protective equipment, is mandatory. The position requires addressing unsafe conditions proactively.

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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.
• Wellness programs
• Paid leave
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED