Upholstery Technician I - Weekend Shift

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation • Appleton, WI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the Weekend shift Upholstery team. The role involves fabricating and installing upholstery, covering panels, and making simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications. The individual will join our Weekend shift Upholstery team and will train on 1st shift for a minimum of six months or until skills are adequate prior to transitioning to the weekend schedule. This role requires a strong willingness to learn and work within a team environment.

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, 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 with sewing and leather work is beneficial.
• Knowledge of and proper usage methods for most hand tools, table saw, bandsaw, router, and cordless power tools preferred.
• Mechanical background, mechanic, woodworking, cabinet building, and/or finish carpentry experience is preferred but not required.
• 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 head liners, 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.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1
• retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees