Upholstery/Sewer - East Alton, IL

Upholstery/Sewer - East Alton, IL

Job Description:

The Upholstery Technician position requires a thorough understanding of aircraft interiors in addition to an advanced knowledge of upholstered items found in aircraft interiors. Modifications, repair, refurbishment and reinstallation of interior components are primary functions. Evaluate and adjust on modifications essential.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform complete upholstery refurbishment of aircraft seats from start to finish. Such duties include inspection, disassembly and assembly, prep work, foam work, patterning, sewing and installation of dress covers Possess a working familiarity with different seat styles typical to aircraft Diagnose seat problems in and out of the aircraft and perform necessary corrective actions Possess a thorough understanding of FAA flammability requirements for all materials used Maintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment and tooling when required Performs basic stripping operations of fabric from aircraft surfaces to prepare for remodeling and recovering Work with leather and fabrics to refurbish aircraft seating to high quality levels Patterns, cuts, sews, cements, and trims upholstery fabrics for drapery, divans, chairs, headliners, side panels, containers, and engine and propeller covers Assists in covering flight control surfaces Perform routing and complex sewing operations Documents all work accomplished in a clear, concise, and accurate manner Works with team in order to complete established goals Ability to attain and retain AOA badge or Airport requirements 5+ years sewing and pattern-making experience preferred

ABOUT US

HSGI, Inc. is a full service staffing company supplying qualified technical and professional employees to the most reputable companies in the Aerospace/Aircraft industry—across the United States and abroad. We care about you and your career, we care about you and the ones you care for, our success is your success, you are not just a contractor you're a valued team member and part of our family we look forward to working with you soon!!

Job Requirements:

SUMMARY:

ANY Industry Upholstery experience a PLUS! Aircraft Upholstery exp. Desired! The Upholstery position requires a thorough understanding of aircraft interiors in addition to an advanced knowledge of upholstered items found in aircraft interiors. Experience with the following is a

MUST:

Sewing, Decorative Stitching (French seam, top stitch, welt stitch, pleated vinyl, button fitting), Experience working with High-end Fabrics including High-end Leather, Foam Building, Seats, Panels, Modifications, repair, refurbishment and reinstallation of interior components are primary functions. Evaluate and adjust on modifications essential.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Experience with Gulfstream, Citation, Embraer, Falcon, Pilatus, KingAir, Beechjet, Hawker, or Challenger a PLUS! MUST Have Experience with Sewing & decorative stitches (including French seam/top stitch, welt stitch, pleated vinyl/button fitting) MUST Have Experience working with various fabrics (including high-end leathers, vinyl, etc.) PLUS to Have Experience with foam building Perform complete upholstery refurbishment of aircraft seats from start to finish. Such duties include inspection, disassembly and assembly, prep work, foam work, patterning, sewing and installation of dress covers Possess a working familiarity with different seat styles typical to aircraft Diagnose seat problems in and out of the aircraft and perform necessary corrective actions Possess a thorough understanding of FAA flammability requirements for all materials used Maintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment and tooling when required

ABOUT US

We care about you and your career, we care about you and the ones you care for, our success is your success, you are not just a contractor you're a valued team member and part of our family we look forward to working with you soon! HSGI, Inc. is a full service staffing company supplying qualified technical and professional employees to the most reputable companies in the Aerospace/Aircraft industry—across the United States and abroad. Now (Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of ) Now Job Info Location East Alton, Illinois, USA Type Contractor Company Details HSGI, Inc. P.O. Box 481 Dacula, Georgia 30019 USA hsgi-inc 2018 Open Jobs Available HSGI, Inc. HSGI, Inc. is a 100% full-service Aerospace, IT & Engineering staffing & consulting company. Our range of services covers contract, contract-to-permanent and permanent placements in any industry. Also, we have the resources to perform the legwork necessary...

Benefits:

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