RS Upholstery Tech II

RS Upholstery Tech II – GAC Appleton

First Shift (Monday – Thursday, 4-10’s). This position is for a 1st shift Divan team. Experience with sewing, leather work, and patterns is beneficial.

Under minimal supervision fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.

• 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 install panels. May be responsible to fabricate 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 to sign‑off work.

• 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 to 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.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand 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.

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

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1.
• Retirement savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.