Aircraft Interiors Upholstery Tech II

General Dynamics Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation's Gulfstream unit in Appleton seeks an Upholstery Technician II to fabricate and install aircraft interior upholstery per design drawings and specs. The role involves sewing, trimming, and working with fabric, vinyl, and leather hides alongside composites, with emphasis on quality and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience with industrial sewing equipment; aerospace experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years experience with commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools in upholstery/carpets; aerospace experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns from drawings and specs.
• Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites using adhesives and sewing equipment.
• Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads and panels; fabricate parts, fit panels and windows.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign-off work.
• Support Lean and process improvements; follow safety, 5S and housekeeping policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Sergers

Hand tools

Power tools

Vinyl/Leather handling

Job description

General Dynamics Corporation's Gulfstream unit in Appleton seeks an Upholstery Technician II to fabricate and install aircraft interior upholstery per design drawings and specs. The role involves sewing, trimming, and working with fabric, vinyl, and leather hides alongside composites, with emphasis on quality and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience with industrial sewing equipment; aerospace experience is preferred.