Upholstery Technician II - Dallas

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.

Principle Duties, Responsibilities, and 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 for fabricating various metal parts, fitting 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 sign-off work.

Additional Functions:

• 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 sign-off work.
• Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Address unsafe conditions before putting others at risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Shift: Second

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers, and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades.
• Experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.

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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.