Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for your next Aviation opportunity? Whether you specialize in airframe, powerplant, avionics, or interiors, TeamGlobal has opportunities that will align with your career goals. We are actively seeking an Upholstery Technician for an exciting opportunity in Cahokia, Illinois. If you’re ready to build upon your skills and work alongside the best in the industry, reach out to TeamGlobal! One of our dedicated Recruiters will provide you with more details about our openings and our fantastic benefits, including the $10K in free life insurance! Join us at TeamGlobal — where excellence empowers us!

• Position Purpose
• Work independently to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors. Assist Shop Lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance and direction to co-workers. Mentor and train other Upholstery Technicians.

• Basic Qualifications(Required Skills/Experience)
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years experience in upholstery including two (2) years of aircraft upholstery experience or 6 years of commercial upholstery experience.
• Advanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and/or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets.
• Possess a working knowledge of manufacturer inspection and process specifications and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Job Duties
• Fabricate and install seat covers, curtains, and various assemblies and subassemblies.
• Interpret material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure the 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.
• Accept Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and coordinates with the Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians.
• Conducted safety audits and assisted 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 to reduce material cost, cycle time, and labor hours using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work in small restricted areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

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