Upholstery Technician I
About The Position
Under moderate supervision, this role fabricates and installs upholstery, covers panels, and makes simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications. The position requires performing technical upholstery functions within design, customer, FAA, and Gulfstream specifications. Specific installation and trim tasks must be completed in compliance with work order instructions and specifications. This includes fitting panels and windows, cabin headliners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, windows, cutting and surging carpets, covering bulkheads, fabricating various metal parts, and covering and installing panels. The role also involves creating carpet patterns per design drawings and completing installation, using the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks, and sign off work. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 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.
- Able to work in small restricted areas.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Able to work any shift.
Nice To Haves
- Entry level position.
- Experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical upholstery functions within design, customer, FAA, and Gulfstream specifications.
- Complete specific installation and trim tasks in compliance with work order instructions and specifications.
- Fit panels and windows, cabin headliners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, windows.
- Cut and surge carpets.
- Cover bulkheads.
- Fabricate various metal parts.
- Cover and install panels.
- Create carpet patterns per design drawings and complete installation.
- Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
