Upholstery Technician 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

Upholstery Technician II in GAC Appleton

The ability to cover multiple gulfstream products with little guidance. Carpet experience desired.

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:

• 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:

• 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. .
• Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demands, track squawks and to sign-off work. .
• Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required. .
• 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.
• 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: 236839

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Second

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

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.

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

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.