UPHOLSTERY FABRICATOR - CABINET SHOP

Upholstery Fabrication Technician- III

Fabricate, build, and cover soft goods through the knowledge and skills of aircraft upholstery via Dassault Falcon Jet standards. Use of drawings, blueprints, design drawings, and/or spec control prints following Dassault Quality standards. Soft goods include passenger and crew area panels, headliners, window panels, and other assorted interior soft goods.

Principal duties/responsibilities (essential functions):

• Perform daily maintenance of equipment
• Perform upholstery fabrication activities in accordance with Dassault Falcon Jet "F" standards.
• Fabricate upholstery aircraft parts using Dassault standards of quality.
• Successfully perform rework at the aircraft on seats, curtains, or panels
• Comply with customer specification/IFS description.
• Operate and adjust necessary machinery. Comply with daily maintenance of the machines.
• Interpret blueprints, completion drawings, company standards, work instructions, 3D model information.
• Perform proper practices in accordance to DFJ FPS, "F" standards and Quality standards, such as proper glue application, adhesive bonding, and hardware.
• Correct handling and use of all required tools specific to the current job assignment.
• Correct handling and use of all required chemicals and adhesives related to the current job assignment, including general knowledge and ability on retrieving data from the MSDS safety books.
• Propose and support Continuous Improvement practices to management and co-workers
• Embrace ACE values
• Mentor junior employees

Non-principal duties/responsibilities (non-essential functions):

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in upholstery fabrication or related.
• Strong desire to learn and attention to detail
• Must be proficient in 3 areas of upholstery foam and application of upholstery with little or no rework
• Consistently perform at expected standards of safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Must possess the ability to apply foam to the seat frames, upholster seats headrest/backrest/armrest, window panels, divan, and crew seating components
• Work within engineering and industrial definition using pattern data, company standards, and work instructions.
• Select correct material from the Specification and CAMS orders and record lot numbers
• Must not be allergic to chemical, solvents, paints, adhesives, natural or manmade materials, fabrics, or feathers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to work in confined spaces and in unusual positions.
• Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Visual capacity and muscular dexterity to work on fine detail, high cost products with a minimum of errors and rework.
• Able to stock and remove materials from bins above storage level according to OSHA standards.
• Must be able to differentiate colors
• Ability to train peers or new employees

Additional desired qualifications:

• Aircraft upholstery fabrication experience
• Ability to solve practical problems when needed.
• Manufacturing, vocational, tech school training, and/or related college credits.
• Computer and/or software training or experience.
• Able to work from documentation such as MES, FPS, WI, blueprints, drawings, F-standards, preparation packages, etc.
• Courses in state or federal vocational technical upholstery programs

Working conditions:

• Factory/manufacturing environment subject to high noise levels, adhesive or chemical odors, dust, and normal climate control.

Compensation and benefits:

• The compensation for this position typically falls between $21 and $28 per hour. This position is eligible for overtime. This position may be eligible for a shift differential or relocation assistance. Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift. Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more.

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