Upholstery Technician

Primary responsibilities

• Perform vehicle upholstery restoration, preservation, and personalization services
• Recommend and perform upholstery services on but not limited to all interior vehicle components to Porsche factory standards
• Review repair orders, maintain production status database, and discuss work with supervisors
• Interact with vehicle owning customers as part of the project team
• Ability to explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis
• Find parts and available materials, synchronize workflow and coordinate vehicle cycle and put together parts and material, visually check for identity and errors, report material availability to managers
• Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and check the quality parameters and completeness of the work carried out on the basis of the content of procedures
• Examine vehicles and framework for defects, make repairs as needed prior to upholstery application and other finish work
• Maintain necessary training to meet Porsche Classic Standards
• Perform care and cleaning work according to the plan or as needed of parts, vehicle or work space
• Support test drives, correct deficiencies, and perform final inspection of vehicles or the assembly; implement safety procedures
• Use power and hand tools to apply and install batting, foam, poly-filler and cut fabric to steel and/or carbon fiber framework
• Attach finishes, including trim, stitching, piping, and other accessories to complete projects to required specifications
• Measure and cut fabric or leather materials with the aid of patterns or stencils and industrial cutting tools to precise sizes and dimensions
• Operate portable hand-sewing equipment, nail guns, hobnail and tack hammers, hot-knife cutters, and other industrial equipment
• Manage and report on project execution, problem solve with supervisors to improve workshop efficiency
• Perform 5S in the upholstery workshop and support throughout the full Restoration facility

Qualifications

• Automotive technical degree preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Required qualifications include: 7 years' experience in vehicle upholstery repair and manufacturing
• Upholstery experience on various substrate materials such as aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, and carbon Kevlar
• 5 years' experience in concours level vehicle upholstery maintenance, repair, and manufacturing
• 5 years' experience in fabric material, adhesive, and special tool procurement
• Preferred qualifications include: 3 years' experience in vehicle upholstery of classic Porsche vehicles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Fluency in English (oral/written)
• Highly organized, target oriented mindset, works well without close supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High possession of Porsche passion
• German language a plus
• Excellent knowledge of Classic range of Porsche Vehicles
• Excellent knowledge of Porsche interior parts
• Proficient in Porsche special tools and service equipment
• Proficient in computer skills
• Experience with CDK software desired
• Valid Driver's license
• Clean Driving Record
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle
• Ability to work on varying height workbenches