Upholstery Tech II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks an Upholstery Tech II to fabricate and install aircraft interiors, covering foam and panels per design drawings. You will work with fabric, vinyl and leather, and may sew simple covers following engineering specs.

Responsibilities include cutting carpets, fitting panels, and using the material-tracking system to request parts and sign off work; travel up to 25% and working in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or tools used in upholstery.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, cover and install flat panels and curtains per drawings and specs.
• Sew simple covers using design drawings and specs.
• Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials with specified tools.
• Cut and surge carpets and cover bulkheads and panels.

Skills

Sewing

Patterns

Foam fabrication

Leather covering

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Unique Skills

Sewing, patterns, working foam to meet deminsions, covering foam with leather or fabric

Upholstery Tech II in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills

Sewing, patterns, working foam to meet deminsions, covering foam with leather or fabric

Education And Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades. Experience in aerospace industry preferred..

Position Purpose

Under minimal supervision fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Fabricate, using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications, cover and install flat panels and curtains. May sew simple covers using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
• Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools and various power tools.
• Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads and cover/install panels. May be responsible to fabricate various metal parts, fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, and windows.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Additional Functions:

• 1. Work with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Manufacturing and other process improvement techniques.
• 2. Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demands, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• 3. Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required.
• 4. Address unsafe conditions before putting others as risk.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235245

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/27/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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