RS Upholstery Technician Sr

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. 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 assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years experience in upholstery to include.
• 2 years aircraft upholstery experience.
• Advanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and/or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets.

Other Requirements:

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