Upholstery Tech II

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Employee assistance plan

Adoption assistance

Prepaid legal assistance

Home and auto insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in St. Louis seeks an Upholstery Tech II to fabricate and install aircraft interiors per drawings and specifications. Responsibilities include sewing, fabric, vinyl, and leather work using standard tools and equipment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and ~2 years of upholstery experience; aerospace experience is preferred. This is a first shift, full-time position with a compensation range of $25.06–$30.93 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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; aerospace experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install upholstery per drawings and aircraft specifications.
• Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using sewing equipment and hand tools.
• Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads and panels and install panels.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand and sign-off work.

Skills

Systems Integration

Upholstery sewing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Upholstery Tech IIin GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills

• Systems Integration
• Prior experience with cabinetery interior upholstery and sewing preferred.

The compensation range for this role is $25.06 - $30.93 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

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. preferred. Experience in aerospace industry.

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

1. 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.
2. Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools and various power tools.
3. 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.
4. 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:

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

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235083

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/31/2026

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.

Copyright 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft