Upholstery Tech Sr

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Location: Bluffton
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Upholstery Tech Sr -in -GAC Savannah



Unique Skills:


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Education and Experience 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.

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 Description



Principle 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:
  
• 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.
  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.
  
  
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Requisition Number: 221934
  
  Category: Operations
  
  Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
  
  Shift: First
  
  Employment Type: Full-time
  
  Posting End Date: 12/31/2024 -
  
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  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
  
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  Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
  
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  Copyright - 2024 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. .
  
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  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
  

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