Upholsterer C

Job Summary

To assemble precision aircraft seats, cut upholstery material, upholster aircraft assemblies and print letters, numbers and other markings for production aircraft parts. May be required to work while under the guidance of higher graded operators.

• Performs a variety of diversified bench assembly, upholstery, and fabrication of soft goods operations on aircraft.
• Installation of control mechanisms, arm and head rests, seat belts, life vest, etc. Assembly and disassembly operations on precision aircraft seats and makes adjustments for proper operation. Requires the use of power tools.
• Performs trimming, forming, and adjusting operations to complete interior components to exacting standards. Requires knowledge of material characteristics and proper techniques of adhesive applications.
• Marks and cuts upholstering material in accordance with patterns. May require minor decision making involving judgment in cutting lines and pattern placement to avoid wasted material. May require bonding operations. Uses hand shears, electric cutters and other machines in cutting upholstery material.
• Fabricates silk screen fixtures, photo foil operations and applies decals and other adhesive markings. Exercises some judgment to position parts and maintain paint consistency. May set up and operate engraver to cut letters. Coordinates with a variety of departments to accomplish work. Cleans, stores, and maintains silk screen equipment. Maintains a stock record of parts, decals and silk screen printed items.
  
  Familiar with paint quality standards.
• Ability to read and write to interpret basic drawings. Ability to work from detailed instructions and minor decision making.
• Responsible for the quality of own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level Work Keys certification to interpret blueprints, apply shop math, and use some measuring devices.

Requires a minimum of 3 months of experience in upholstery, bench upholstery, or related mechanical experience.

Good working conditions. May involve occasional exposure to heat, noise, paint fumes, solvents and dirt.