Aircraft Upholstery Tech III, Savannah, GA, 4781

pstrongAVTECH Global is looking for annbsp;/strongstrongUpholstery Tech III/strongstrongnbsp;in Savannah, GA./strongstrong/strong/p pstrongShift:/strongnbsp;Second (14:00 to 00:30); other shifts may benbsp;availablebr/p pstrongPay Rate:/strongnbsp;$28.75 per hour/p pstrongJob Type:/strongnbsp;Full-time, Contract/p pstrongContract Duration:/strongnbsp;12 months (w/opportunity for extension)/p 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 or GED required./lili4 years experience in upholstery to include two (2) years aircraft upholstery experience or 6 years commercial upholstery experience./liliAdvanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and/or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets./liliValid driver's license required./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 assigned./li/ul pstrongOther Requirements:/strong/p ulliPossess a working knowledge of company 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