Aircraft Upholstery Tech Sr, Dallas, TX, 4435 - Full-time

pstrongAVTECH Global is looking for annbsp;/strongstrongUpholstery Tech Sr/strongstrongnbsp;in Dallas, TX./strongstrong/strong/p ullistrongShift:/strongnbsp;Second (15:30 to 02:00); other shifts may benbsp;availablebr/lilistrongPay Rate:/strongnbsp;$33.81 per hour/lilistrongJob Type:/strongnbsp;Full-time, Contract/lilistrongContract Duration:/strongnbsp;12 months (w/opportunity for extension)/li/ul pstrongBenefits:/strongbr/p ullicoverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan/lilieight (8) paid holidays/liliper diem split (if qualified)/lilithree (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)/liliopportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days/li/ul pstrongExperience/Education:/strong/p ulliHigh School Diploma/GED./liliFour (4) years of experience in upholstery to include two (2) years aircraft upholstery experience./liliMust have an Aamp;P license./liliAdvanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and/or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets./li/ul pstrongUnique Skills:/strong/p ulliAviation experience highly preferred./liliSewing experience/liliPanel covering experience/liliFoam fabrication experience/liliCarpet fabrication experience/li/ul pstrongPurpose:/strong/p pWork 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./p pstrongEssential Functions and Responsibilities:/strong/p ulliFabricate and install seat covers, curtains and various assemblies and subassemblies./liliInterpret material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements./liliSew, fabricate, and install covers for all styles of panels in the aircraft interior while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards and goals./liliUse the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work./liliWork with design/drawings to cut and install advanced custom design carpets with unique patterns./liliAccept Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians./liliConduct safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits./liliAssist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs./liliComply with and champion Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensure the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP)./liliMentor 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./liliWork 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./liliPerform other duties as required./li/ul pstrongOther Requirements:/strong/p ulliPossess a working knowledge of inspection and process specifications and terminology./liliThe ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language./liliAbility to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation./liliMust be computer literate./liliAble to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift./liliMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language./li/ul p/p p/p pemstrongBy submitting your resume, you are agreeing to have AVTECH Global submit an application on your behalf to the company we are hiring for.nbsp;nbsp;Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. /strong/embr/p