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Lockheed Martin Corporation in Marietta, GA is seeking an Upholsterer/Trim Technician to fabricate and install interior trim components for aircraft and plant equipment. You will develop original layouts, work from blueprints when needed, and collaborate with engineering to adjust trim design and underlying structures.
This role involves cutting, sewing, rework, and finishing complex items such as seats, drapes and coverings.
This occupation requires the complete layout, cutting, fabricating, assembling and installing aircraft trim parts, vehicle seat covers, chair pads, aircraft and plant equipment coverings, curtains, tire, propeller and engine covers, boots, etc. Plans and makes the original layouts (pattern development) and develops information for changes in Engineering sketches and drawings resulting from trim operations. Works from incomplete engineering information. Fabricates and assembles samples, basis and exterior trim thereof for those complex trim items, such as seats, chairs, divans, davenports and drapes, etc., that demand the full exercise of the varied skills of the upholstering craft. Works with engineering to effect trim design and changes, and metal and wood basic structure to be altered or designed as a result of operations performed during the original fitting of the trim to the underlying structures. Develops curtains to specific areas for various purposes and requirements. Plans and makes original layout to ships interior and develops patterns for such as headlining, curtains, chairs, berths, hat racks, etc. When required, works from blueprints or other authorized documents where complete information is not readily available and/or with inadequate tooling or without the aid of tooling. Works from blueprints, sketches and patterns. Performs as required all basic trim operations and reworks to satisfy custom trim requirements. Also reworks vendor furnished items to latest changes. Works off difficult squawks resulting from trim shakedown. Performs any function of the Sewing Machine Operator as required. Two years of aircraft trim experience which includes industrial sewing. Typical Materials, Tools and Equipment Used Materials worked on: Broadcloth, Bedford cord, gaberdine, silk, springs, rubber, treated hair, down, kapok, frieze, mohair, airplane linen, canvas, leather, felt, vinyl, carpeting, floor coverings and other upholstering materials. Materials worked with: Cement, thread, tacks, chalk, fasteners and wax. Tools used: Shears, electric cutters, flat irons, upholstery needles, fastener hand sets, hammers, rules, protractors, dividers, punches and all trim and upholstery tools. Equipment used: Various fastening machines, electric cutters, skivers, buttonhole, serging, and sewing machines.
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.