Upholstery Tech II (2708)

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications, cover and install flat panels and curtains.
• May sew simple covers using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
• Work with fabric, vinyl, and leather hides, composites, and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools, and various power tools.
• Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads, and cover/install panels.
• May be responsible for fabricating various metal parts, fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, and windows.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign off work.

Additional Functions:

• Work with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, and reduce, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Manufacturing and other process improvement techniques. 
• Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demands, track squawks and to sign off work.
• Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Address unsafe conditions before putting others at risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This is for the second shift M-Th 3pm-2am
• Looking for candidates with sewing skills specifically.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers, and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades.
• Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.

Other Requirements:

• 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.