Senior Upholstery Technician: 136435

Essential Job Functions & 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 required. Required Skills:
*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. Education and Experience Requirements:
*High School Diploma/GED.
*Minimum 4 years of experience in upholstery to include 2 years aircraft upholstery experience.