Upholstery Technician IV - 2nd Shift

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Appleton, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for our 2nd shift Upholstery team. Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide. This individual will be joining our 2nd shift Upholstery Team. The Upholstery Technician IV will work independently to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors. They will also assist the Shop Lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance and direction to co-workers, and mentor and train other Upholstery Technicians.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
4 years experience in upholstery to include two (2) years aircraft upholstery experience or 6 years commercial upholstery experience.
Advanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and/or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets.
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 sewing, leather work, and patterning are beneficial in this position.
Knowledge of and proper usage methods for most hand tools, table saw, bandsaw, router, and cordless power tools preferred.
Mechanical background, woodworking, cabinet building, and/or finish carpentry experience is preferred but not required.
Must possess a strong willingness to learn and work within a team environment.

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.