Upholstery Technician II: 144264

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. Basic Qualifications(Required Skills/Experience)
*High School Diploma or GED.
*2 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers, and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades.
*Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.
*Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
*Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.
*Must be computer literate.
*Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Job Duties
*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, 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, fit 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.
*Work with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, and 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. Physical Requirements
*Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
*Must be able to work in small restricted or confined areas.
*Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.