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Upholstery Tech II - Dallas
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An Upholsterer designs and sews fabric and materials and applies upholstery to furniture or to seats in automobiles, planes, or trains.
$43,155 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
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Upholstery Tech II - Dallas
TEL Staffing & HR
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Dallas, Texas
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CONTRACTOR
$26-$27/hr
Updated 09/01/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Fabricate, using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications, cover and install flat panels and curtains.
May sew simple covers using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications. Work with fabric, vinyl, leather hides, composites, and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools, and various power tools. Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads, and cover/install panels.
May be responsible for fabricating various metal parts, fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, and windows. Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign off work. Requirements
High School Diploma or GED.
2 years of experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers, and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades.
Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.
Additional Functions:
Work with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, and reduce, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Manufacturing and other process improvement techniques. Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demands, track squawks and sign off work. Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required. Address unsafe conditions before putting others at risk.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.
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.
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