Upholsterer B

Job Summary:To assemble precision aircraft seats, cut upholstery material, upholster aircraft assemblies and printletters, numbers and other markings for production aircraft parts. May be required to assist lower gradedoperators.Job Responsibilities: Performs a variety of diversified bench assembly, upholstery and fabrication of soft goodsoperations on aircraft. Installation of control mechanisms, arm and head rests, seat belts, life vest, etc. Assembly anddisassembly operations on precision aircraft seats and makes adjustments for proper operation.Requires the use of power tools, including air-powered and electric operated. Performs trimming, forming, and adjusting operations to complete interior components to exactingstandards. Requires knowledge of material characteristics and proper techniques of adhesiveapplications. May be required to mix own sealant and/or adhesives, which require the maintainingof proper certifications. Marks and cuts upholstering material in accordance with patterns. May require minor decisionmaking involving judgment in cutting lines and pattern placement to avoid wasted material. Mayrequire bonding operations. Uses hand shears, electric cutters and other machines in cuttingupholstery material. May be required to fabricate silk screen fixtures, photo foil operations and apply decals and otheradhesive markings. Exercises some judgment to position parts and maintain paint consistency.May set up and operate engraver to cut letters. Coordinates with a variety of departments toaccomplish work. Cleans, stores and maintains silk screen equipment. Maintains a stock recordof parts, decals and silk screen printed items. Familiar with paint quality standards. May be required to build-up and repair fiberglass and composite panels to meet customerrequirements. May also perform minor rework of vendor parts. May operate appropriate cutting machinery. May require nesting and editing of certain machineprograms. Ability to read and write to interpret basic drawings. Ability to work from detailed instructions andminor decision making. Responsible for the quality of own work Performs other related duties as required. Education:Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification tointerpret blueprints, apply shop math, and use some measuring devices. May require maintainingappropriate certification for mixing sealants and/or adhesives.Experience:Requires a combination of three (3) years’ experience in upholstery, bench upholstery, and/or mechanicalexperience or must hold the Upholsterer C classification a minimum of three (3) years.Working Conditions:Good working conditions. May involve occasional exposure to heat, noise, paint fumes, solvents and dirtTextron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Recruiting CompanyTextron AviationPrimary LocationUS-Kansas-WichitaJob FieldManufacturingScheduleFull-timeJob LevelIndividual ContributorJob TypeStandardShiftSecond ShiftJob Posting05/26/2026, 7:24:37 PM