Upholstery Tech III

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $27.15 - $33.51 per hour. Final compensation will be determined by several factors including minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Benefits

Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance

Requirements

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

About the role

Work independently to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors. Assist Shop Lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance and direction to co-workers. Mentor and train other Upholstery Technicians.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• 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

Additional Functions:

• Accept Lead responsibilities when needed
• Oversee projects and coordinate with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians
• Conduct safety audits and assist 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 to reduce material cost, cycle time, and labor hours using Lean Six-Sigma tools
• Perform other duties as assigned