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.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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, and 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 to sign off work.
Additional Functions:
- 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.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently 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.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- 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.
- Experience in aviation upholstery, covering and pattern making.