Upholstery Technician

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Location: Savannah
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Upholstery Technician -in -GAC Savannah



Unique Skills:


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Experience with SmarTeam, CATIA, and/or CDM highly desired. Willingness to teach others and work well within a team. Verifiable experience in covering panels with attention to detail.



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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. Experience in aerospace industry preferred..

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:
  
• 1. 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. .
  
  
• 2. Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demands, track squawks and to sign-off work. .
  
  
• 3. Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required. .
  
  
• 4. 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.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Requisition Number: 223690
  
  Category: Operations
  
  Percentage of Travel: None
  
  Shift: First
  
  Employment Type: Full-time
  
  Posting End Date: 11/15/2024 -
  
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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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