Upholstery Craftsman

Upholstery Craftsman

Duration: 12-months with intended annual extensions

Work schedule: Atlanta GA (100% On-site)

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday standard, some Weekends

Position Overview

The client Upholstery Craftsman role is an integral role of our Factory Restoration business unit conducting restoration, preservation, personalization, and repair services consistent to client factory standards for client vehicles. This role supports our upholstery workshop including execution of all interior projects. They will assist in preparation of customer estimates and project plans, participate in end of project Quality reviews, and support Completed Project Vehicles for customer delivery. Finally, this individual will contribute to the development and implementation of the Classic Factory Restoration and Sonderwunsch strategies.

Roles & Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities:

• Perform vehicle upholstery restoration, preservation, and personalization services
• Recommend and perform upholstery services on but not limited to all interior vehicle components to Porsche factory standards.
• Review repair orders, maintain production status database, and discuss work with supervisors.
• Interact with vehicle owning customers as part of the project team.
• Ability to explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.
• Find parts and available materials, synchronize workflow and coordinate vehicle cycle and put together parts and material, visually check for identity and errors, report material availability to managers
• Support cost estimates for repairs including labor time and materials
• Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and check the quality parameters and completeness of the work carried out on the basis of the content of procedures
• Examine vehicles and framework for defects, make repairs as needed prior to upholstery application and other finish work
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined
• Monitor and work closely with the Classic Team to achieve the Porsche Classic and Factory Restoration qualitative and quantitative targets (KPIs). Recommend plans to improve them if necessary
• Perform care and cleaning work according to the plan or as needed of parts, vehicle or work space
• Support test drives, correct deficiencies, and perform final inspection of vehicles or the assembly; implement safety procedures
• Maintain necessary training to meet Porsche Classic Standards
• Use power and hand tools to apply and install batting, foam, poly-filler and cut fabric to steel and/or carbon fiber framework
• Attach finishes, including trim, stitching, piping, and other accessories to complete projects to required specifications
• Measure and cut fabric or leather materials with the aid of patterns or stencils and industrial cutting tools to precise sizes and dimensions
• Operate portable hand-sewing equipment, nail guns, hobnail and tack hammers, hot-knife cutters, and other industrial equipment
• Manage and report on project execution, problem solve with supervisors to improve workshop efficiency
• Perform 5S in the upholstery workshop and support throughout the full Restoration facility

Qualifications Education:

Automotive technical degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Required Qualifications Include:

7 years' experience in vehicle upholstery repair and manufacturing

Upholstery experience on various substrate materials such as aluminium, steel, carbon fibre, and carbon Kevlar

5 years' experience in concours level vehicle upholstery maintenance, repair, and manufacturing

5 years' experience in fabric material, adhesive, and special tool procurement

Preferred Qualifications Include:

3 years' experience in vehicle upholstery of classic client vehicles

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects

Fluency in English (oral/written)

Highly organized, target oriented mindset, works well without close supervision

Ability to set and meet challenging deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills

High possession of Porsche passion

German language a plus

Excellent knowledge of Classic range of client Vehicles

Excellent knowledge of Porsche interior parts

Proficient in Porsche special tools and service equipment

Proficient in computer skills

Experience with CDK software desired

Valid Driver's license

Clean Driving Record

Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle

Percentage of required travel: 10% Ability to travel internationally