RS Upholstery Tech II - Weekend Shift

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Date: Aug 13, 2025

Location: Appleton, WI, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

RS Upholstery Tech II - Weekend Shift in  GAC Appleton


Unique Skills:

Weekend Shift (Friday - Sunday, 3-12's)

This position is for weekend shift carpet area. Experience with carpet install and cutting is beneficial.

This position will train on 1st shift for a minimum of 6 months and/or until proficiency is verified in the position before moving to weekend shift.

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Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

This individual will be joining our Weekend shift Upholstery Team.

Knowledge of and proper usage methods for most hand tools, table saw, compound miter saw, planer, jointer, bandsaw, router, and cordless power tools preferred. Mechanical background, mechanic (automotive, small engine, powersports, diesel), welding, woodworking, cabinet building, and/or finish carpentry experience is preferred but not required. Must possess a strong willingness to learn and work within a team environment.

 

Teamwork leads to innovation. Innovation leads to efficiency. See all three in action as a G800 comes to life.  

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Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes

  • competitive compensation
  • medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1
  • retirement savings plan 

Visit outsidegulfstream.com/benefits to learn more about our benefits plans.


 

 

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades. preferred. Experience in aerospace industry.

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. 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.

  2. Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools and various power tools.

  3. Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads and cover/install panels. May be responsible to fabricate various metal parts, fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, and windows.

  4. Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Additional Functions:
  1. Work with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Manufacturing and other process improvement techniques. .

  2. Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demands, track squawks and to sign-off work. .

  3. Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required. .

  4. Address unsafe conditions before putting others as risk. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.

  2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.

  3. Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.

  4. Must be computer literate.

  5. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

  6. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 227916

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: Weekend Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/05/2025 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

 

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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