Upholstery Technician II

Gulfstream • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Under minimal supervision, fabricate and install upholstery and cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design and engineering drawings and aircraft specifications. The role involves working with fabric, vinyl, leather hides, composites, and other materials, and may include sewing simple covers, cutting and surging carpets, covering bulkheads, and installing panels and other interior components. The technician uses specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools, and power tools, and uses the Corridor material tracking system to create parts demands, track squawks, and sign off work. The role may also involve fabricating metal parts and fitting panels, windows, cabin headliners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, and hatch panels. The position is full-time, on the second shift, and may require travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers, and/or hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades; the posting marks this experience as 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

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

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install flat panels and curtains using design and engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
• Sew simple covers as needed using design and engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
• Work with fabric, vinyl, leather hides, composites, and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools, and power tools.
• Cut and surge 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 Corridor 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 improve safety and reduce cost, cycle time, and labor hours.
• Follow safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies; use required personal protective equipment and address unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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