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Position Title: Upholstery Technician Sr

Date: Sep 5, 2024

Location: St. Louis, MO, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Upholstery Technician Sr in GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills:

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Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years experience in upholstery to include two (2) years aircraft upholstery experience or 6 years commercial upholstery experience. Advanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and/or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets.

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.


  • Additional Information

    Requisition Number: 221221

    Posting Type: Internal-External

    Department: J2294-Comp Upholstery

    Category: Operations

    Percentage of Travel: None

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Salary Grade:N9

    Number of Openings: 1

    Posting End Date: 08/30/2024

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

    Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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    General Dynamics

    General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

    Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

    General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

    Who We Are Looking For 

    General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

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    At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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