Soft Goods Tech (SFB)

Upholstery Fabricator

Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working in our interiors department on private aircraft?

Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Upholstery Fabricator to join our team!

This position is located in Sanford, Florida.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret blueprints, completion drawings, company standards, work instructions
• Perform necessary calculations using shop math based on required tooling, detailed parts, assemblies, and installations.
• Perform sewing operations in accordance with applicable FAA regulations.
• Disassemble and reassemble vendor passenger seats and divans in accordance with the guidelines of vendor component maintenance manuals.
• Perform proper maintenance practices in accordance with Flexjet standards, such as: proper glue application, adhesive bonding, hardware, and rivet installation
• 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 to retrieve data from the MSDS safety books.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year aircraft upholstery experience
• Able to distinguish colors and align intricate or elaborate designs in fabrics.
• Must possess required tools and tool box.
• Must not be allergic to chemicals, solvents, paints, adhesives, natural or manmade materials, fabrics, or feathers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to work in confined spaces and in unusual positions, i.e. various aircraft
• 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.
• Must be able to stock and remove materials from bins above storage level (not exceeding OSHA standards).
• Able to setup and operate all standard equipment related to upholstery
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Requires excellent communication skills
• Ability to pass background check and achieve airport badge

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.