Upholstery Apprentice

Flexjet LLC; Cavan-Monaghan; Presencial; CAD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

RRSP matching

Deferred compensation

Second-shift premium

Health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Flexjet LLC in Ontario, Canada, is seeking Upholstery Apprentices to join our in-house maintenance facility. This career-focused, on-the-job program offers hands-on experience fabricating and refurbishing aircraft seats and components while you learn a trade.

As an Upholstery Apprentice you will operate sewing machines, work with leather, interpret drawings, and support safety programs under Transport Canada regulations.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs.
• Ability to multi-task within a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and well organized with a positive attitude.
• Motivated and able to work under pressure and time constraints.

Responsabilidades

• Fabricate, repair, modify and refurbish aircraft seats, divans, sidewalls and components.
• Operate sewing machines, sergers, overlocks, piping or binding machines.
• Work with leather materials.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings or instructions with some assistance.
• Plan, prepare and cut materials to standardized patterns for stitching and fitting.
• Maintain safety practices and wear protective equipment.

Conocimientos

English fluency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Educación

High School Diploma

Herramientas

MS Office

Windows OS

Descripción del empleo

Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working on private aircraft? Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for Upholstery Apprentices to join our team for a career-focused, “earn while you learn”, on-the-job experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with:
  • Fabrication, repair, modification and refurbishment of aircraft seats, divans, sidewalls, and associated components
  • Re-upholstery of panels, liners, and sidewalls to high degrees of quality and safety
• Learn to operate industrial, single, multi-needle sewing machines, sergers, overlocks, piping or binding machines
• Work with high-grade leather materials
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and other illustrations or work instructions with some assistance
• Learn to plan, prepare, and cut materials to standardized patterns for stitching and fitting to specific requirements
• Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments
• Must support all company policies and safety programs to include Transport Canada regulations
• Communicate effectively with other personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
• Work in accordance with established safety practices including proper use of personal protective equipment
• Present a clean and neat work area
• Help with general clean-up of work area.
• Demonstrate professionalism and deliver satisfaction to the internal/external customer
• Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• Must have the ability to multi-task within a team environment
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized; demonstrate excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude
• Successful candidate will be highly motivated and work effectively under pressure and time constraints

WORKING HOURS:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work or shift patterns may change due to business operational needs. Flexibility is required and at present, the standard hours of work are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

COMPENSATION:

Hourly: $25.00/Hr

We offer competitive compensation including 6% RRSP matching, 10% deferred compensation, second-shift premium, and Health/Medical/Dental/Life benefits to qualified and highly motivated candidates.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regular periods during which physical effort is required, e.g., walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
• Exposure to factors such as temperature variations/extremes, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, and materials which can cause periods of discomfort.
• Work involves repetitive, hands‑on tasks requiring sustained physical effort and manual dexterity.
• Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Able to wear protective equipment for extended periods of time including particle masks, goggles, assorted gloves, head bonnets, and disposable protective suits.
• Frequent need to give concentrated attention, with one or two senses at a time, where stimuli are changing.