Sr. Upholstery Tech

Gulfstream Aerospace

  • Savannah, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Sr. Upholstery Tech in GAC SavannahUnique Skills:Extensive seat upholstery fabrication experiance required.Education and Experience RequirementsHigh 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.Position Purpose:Work independently to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors. Assist Shop Lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance and direction to co-workers. Mentor and train other Upholstery Technicians.Job DescriptionPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions: * 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.
Additional Functions: * 1. Accept Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians. .
  • 2. Conduct safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. .
  • 3. Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
  • 4. Comply with and champion Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensure the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP). .
  • 5. 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. .
  • 6. 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.Other Requirements: * 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.
Additional InformationRequisition Number: 219528Category: OperationsPercentage of Travel: Up to 25%Shift: FirstEmployment Type: Full-timePosting End Date: 06/01/2024Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.| | |
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