Upholstery Technician II

Description:

Our client is looking to fill their vacant Upholstery Technician II positions in Savannah, Georgia. Fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications. Inquire today... a recruiter will contact you with additional details!

Requirements:

#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.

* 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.

* Performs other duties as required.

#Education and Experience Requirements:

* High School Diploma/GED.

* Two (2) years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades.

* Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

* Aircraft Seating Foam/Cover Experience Preferred

* 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