Upholstery Tech

Perimeter Aviation LP; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Aviation LP is seeking an Upholstery Shop Technician to fabricate and repair upholstery, trim and finish parts for our airline, following provided data and specifications.

The role requires sewing, pattern usage and upholstery construction expertise, with emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork in a dynamic shop environment. Travel and outdoor work conditions may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain transportation security clearances and other authorizations.
• Experience sewing, using patterns and upholstery construction.
• Aircraft post-graduate training considered an asset.
• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair upholstery, chairs, trim and finish parts per data.
• Recommend work scope adjustments based on shop floor observations.
• Propose policy and procedure improvements to boost productivity and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sewing

Pattern use

Upholstery construction

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Aircraft post-graduate training (asset)

Indigenous & Cultural Awareness Training (asset)

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Upholstery Shop Supervisor, the Upholstery Shop Technician is required to carry out the fabrication and repair of a variety of upholstery products required by our airline with respect to repairs, trim and finish, according to specific data.

Personal Characteristics

• Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment
• Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude
• Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential
• Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven time management skills with strong attention to detail
• High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Accomplish fabrication and repair of upholstery, chairs, trim and finish parts required by our airline, in accordance with data.
• Make ongoing work scope recommendations based upon shop floor observations.
• Make recommendations on policy and procedures to improve shop productivity and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
• Previous experience in sewing, use of patterns and upholstery construction
• Any aircraft post graduate training considered an asset
• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Working Conditions

• Physically able to perform all listed job duties
• Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role
• Work in a shop environment with full range of movement including, but not limited to, bending, sitting, standing, lifting to a maximum of 50lbs, pushing and pulling daily
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors; employee must be able to adapt to all outdoor weather conditions