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Gulfstream Aerospace · 5 hours ago

Upholstery Technician Sr

Savannah, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Gulfstream Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of technologically-advanced business jet aircraft. They are seeking a detail-oriented Upholstery Technician Sr to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

AerospaceAutomotiveInformation TechnologyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Aircraft upholstery experienceAdvanced upholstery knowledgeSewing processesMaterial specifications interpretationBlueprint readingSafety complianceComputer literacyLean Six-Sigma toolsMentoring skills

Required

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

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

Company

Gulfstream Aerospace

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Gulfstream Aerospace is an aircraft company that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1958

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees