Upholstery Apprentice

inMy Jet; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet in Peterborough, Ontario is looking for an Upholstery Apprentice to join our in-house maintenance facility. This program offers an on-the-job experience where you earn while you learn working on private aircraft seats and related components.

You will train in fabricating, repairing and reupholstering panels and liners, while learning to operate sewing machines and other tools. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a high-standards environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Able to multi-task within a team environment and stay organized.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabrication, repair, modification and refurbishment of aircraft seats and related components.
• Re-upholstery of panels, liners and sidewalls to high quality and safety standards.
• Learn to operate sewing machines, sergers, and binding machines used in upholstery.
• Work with leather materials and interpret blueprints and drawings with guidance.
• Ensure safety practices and proper PPE are used; maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

English fluency

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS & MS Office

Job description

# Upholstery ApprenticeFlexjetPeterborough, CA, K9J6X68 days agoJob descriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: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 assignedMINIMUM 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 constraintsWORKING 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/HrWe 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.Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.