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Upholstery Fabricator
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What they do
A Production Fabricator or Assembler constructs and assembles a wide range of products, such as engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, and control panels, as well as the individual parts that make up these products.
$37,004 / year median in Arkansas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Upholstery Fabricator
APA Services
- Little Rock, Arkansas
PERMANENT
Posted 07/2026 Job Description Job Summary Fabricate, develop, build, sew, and cover aircraft soft goods through the knowledge and skills of aircraft upholstery via Dassault Falcon Jet standards while using 3D models, drawings, blueprints, IDEI drawings, and/or spec control prints following Dassault Quality standards. Soft goods include crew seats, passenger seats, divans, side ledges, headliners and other assorted interior soft goods. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Interpret blueprints, completion drawings, company standards, work instructions, 3D model information. Perform proper maintenance practices in accordance to DFJ FPS, "F" standards and Quality standards, such as proper glue application, adhesive bonding, and hardware. Correct handling and use of all required tools specific to the current job assignment. Correct handling and use of all required chemicals and adhesives related to the current job assignment, including general knowledge and ability on retrieving data from the MSDS safety books. Position will primarily have one area of focus: Seat Covering Disassemble and reassemble vendor passenger seats and divans in accordance with the guidelines of the vendor component maintenance manuals, and other seat and divan vendors. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Experience in Upholstery, Sewing, or related. Able to align intricate or elaborate designs in fabrics. Must not be allergic to chemical, solvents, paints, adhesives, natural or manmade materials, fabrics, or feathers. Basic computer skills. Able to work in confined spaces and in unusual positions. Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation Visual capacity and muscular dexterity to work on fine detail, high cost products with a minimum of errors and rework. Able to stock and remove materials from bins above storage level according to OSHA standards. Preferred- Aircraft upholstery fabrication experience Preferred
- Ability to solve practical problems when needed. Preferred
- Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Preferred
- Manufacturing, vocational, tech school training, and/or related college credits. Preferred
- Computer and/or software training or experience. Preferred
- Able to work from documentation such as MES, FPS, WI, blueprints, drawings, F-standards, preparation packages, etc. Preferred
- Courses in state or federal vocational technical upholstery programs Miscellaneous