Upholstery Technician III

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Appleton, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires 3 years of UPH experience, and the technician needs to be fluent in Corridor, drawing reading, and UPH tasks. The Upholstery Technician III will work independently to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors. They will assist the Shop Lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance and direction to co-workers, and will mentor and train other Upholstery Technicians. The role involves fabricating and installing seat covers, curtains, and various assemblies and subassemblies, interpreting material specifications and design/engineering drawings, and sewing, fabricating, and installing covers for all styles of panels in the aircraft interior while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards. The technician will use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demand, track squawks, and sign off work. They will also work with design/drawings to cut and install advanced custom design carpets with unique patterns. Additional responsibilities include accepting Lead responsibilities when needed, overseeing projects, delegating tasks, conducting safety audits, assisting in maintaining shop equipment, complying with and championing Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies, and mentoring and training lesser skilled technicians. The role also involves working with the Lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements using Lean Six-Sigma tools.

Requirements

3 years of UPH experience
Fluent in Corridor, drawing reading and UPH tasks.
High School Diploma or GED required.
3 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in the upholstery and carpet trades.
Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications and terminology.
The ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
Must be computer literate.
Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

Nice To Haves

experience in aerospace preferred.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and install seat covers, curtains and various assemblies and subassemblies.
Interpret material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements.
Sew, fabricate, and install covers for all styles of panels in the aircraft interior while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards and goals.
Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
Work with design/drawings to cut and install advanced custom design carpets with unique patterns.
Accept Lead responsibilities when needed.
Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians.
Conduct safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits.
Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.
Comply with and champion Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensure the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP).
Mentor and train lesser skilled technicians and monitor their work to ensure they complete assigned tasks in accordance with required levels of safety, quality and productivity.
Work with Lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements reduce material cost, cycle time, and labor hours using Lean Six-Sigma tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.