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Upholstery Technician III

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Appleton, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Auditing, Clothes Making, Computer Skills, Cost Control, Demand Generation, Engineering Drawing, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hand Tools, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lean Six Sigma, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Materials Tracking, Mentoring, People Management, Process Improvement, Product Design, Project Tracking, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Appleton, WI
POSTED
2 days ago
*Upholstery Technician III in GAC Appleton*
*Unique Skills:*
This position requires 3 years of UPH experience, the tech needs to be fluent in Corridor, drawing reading and UPH tasks.


*Education and Experience Requirements*
High School Diploma or GED required. 3 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in the upholstery and carpet trades. experience in aerospace preferred. *Position Purpose*:Work independently to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors. Assist Shop Lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance and direction to co-workers. Mentor and train other Upholstery Technicians.
*Job Description*
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:
* Fabricate and install seat covers, curtains and various assemblies and subassemblies.
* Interpret material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements.
* Sew, fabricate, and install covers for all styles of panels in the aircraft interior while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards and goals.
* Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
* Work with design/drawings to cut and install advanced custom design carpets with unique patterns.
Additional Functions:
* Accept Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians. .
* Conduct safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. .
* Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
* Comply with and champion Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensure the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP). .
* Mentor and train lesser skilled technicians and monitor their work to ensure they complete assigned tasks in accordance with required. levels of safety, quality and productivity. .
* Work with Lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements reduce material cost, cycle time, and labor hours using Lean Six-Sigma tools. .
Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements:
* Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications and terminology.
* The ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
* 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: 234025
Category: Operations
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 07/13/2026
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.
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