Upholstery Technician 2

Gulfstream Aerospace
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Nov 18, 2024
*This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!* Upholstery Technician 2in GAC St. Louis Unique Skills: Mechanical aptitude would be a benefit for this particular position. Education and Experience Requirements 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. preferred. Experience in aerospace industry. 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. Job Description Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: 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 to fabricate 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 to sign-off work. Additional Functions: Work with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, 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 as risk. . Perform other duties as assigned. 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. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Additional Information Requisition Number: 222626 Posting Type: Internal-External Department: J2294-Comp Upholstery Category: Operations Percentage of Travel: None Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Salary Grade:N7 Number of Openings: 1 Posting End Date: 10/31/2024 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee. Legal Information \| Site Utilities \| Contacts \| Sitemap Copyright 2024 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft #LI-RF1