Upholstery Technician II

Gulfstream•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, fabricates and installs upholstery and cover panels, and makes simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design and engineering drawings and aircraft specifications. The role works with fabric, vinyl, leather hides, composites, and other materials to fabricate and install interior components across Gulfstream products. The position is full-time on the second shift and may involve travel up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two years of experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers, and/or hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades is preferred.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.
Computer literacy.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds, and work any shift.

Nice To Haves

Ability to cover multiple Gulfstream products with little guidance.
Carpet experience desired.
Experience in the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and install flat-panel covers and curtains using design and engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
Sew simple covers as needed.
Work with fabric, vinyl, leather hides, composites, and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools, and power tools.
Cut and serge carpets; cover bulkheads; and cover or install panels.
May fabricate metal parts and fit panels, windows, cabin headliners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, and hatch panels.
Use the material tracking system to create parts demands, track squawks, and sign off work.
Work with lead and higher-skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety and reduce cost, cycle time, and labor hours using Lean Manufacturing and other process-improvement techniques.
Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use required personal protective equipment.
Address unsafe conditions before they put others at risk.
Perform other duties as assigned.