Upholsterer C

Job Summary:
To assemble precision aircraft seats, cut upholstery material, upholster aircraft assemblies and print
letters, numbers and other markings for production aircraft parts. May be required to work while under the
guidance of higher graded operators.

Job Responsibilities:
• Performs a variety of diversified bench assembly, upholstery, and fabrication of soft goods
operations on aircraft.
• Installation of control mechanisms, arm and head rests, seat belts, life vest, etc. Assembly and
disassembly operations on precision aircraft seats and makes adjustments for proper operation.
Requires the use of power tools
• Performs trimming, forming, and adjusting operations to complete interior components to exacting
standards. Requires knowledge of material characteristics and proper techniques of adhesive
applications.
• Marks and cuts upholstering material in accordance with patterns. May require minor decision
making involving judgment in cutting lines and pattern placement to avoid wasted material. May
require bonding operations. Uses hand shears, electric cutters and other machines in cutting
upholstery material.
• Fabricates silk screen fixtures, photo foil operations and applies decals and other adhesive
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 to accomplish
work. Cleans, stores, and maintains silk screen equipment. Maintains a stock record of parts,
decals and silk screen printed items. Familiar with paint quality standards.
• Ability to read and write to interpret basic drawings. Ability to work from detailed instructions and
minor decision making.
• Responsible for the quality of own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Summary:
To assemble precision aircraft seats, cut upholstery material, upholster aircraft assemblies and print
letters, numbers and other markings for production aircraft parts. May be required to work while under the
guidance of higher graded operators.

Job Responsibilities:
• Performs a variety of diversified bench assembly, upholstery, and fabrication of soft goods
operations on aircraft.
• Installation of control mechanisms, arm and head rests, seat belts, life vest, etc. Assembly and
disassembly operations on precision aircraft seats and makes adjustments for proper operation.
Requires the use of power tools
• Performs trimming, forming, and adjusting operations to complete interior components to exacting
standards. Requires knowledge of material characteristics and proper techniques of adhesive
applications.
• Marks and cuts upholstering material in accordance with patterns. May require minor decision
making involving judgment in cutting lines and pattern placement to avoid wasted material. May
require bonding operations. Uses hand shears, electric cutters and other machines in cutting
upholstery material.
• Fabricates silk screen fixtures, photo foil operations and applies decals and other adhesive
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 to accomplish
work. Cleans, stores, and maintains silk screen equipment. Maintains a stock record of parts,
decals and silk screen printed items. Familiar with paint quality standards.
• Ability to read and write to interpret basic drawings. Ability to work from detailed instructions and
minor 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 to
interpret blueprints, apply shop math, and use some measuring devices.

Experience:
Requires a minimum of 3 months of experience in upholstery, bench upholstery, or related mechanical
experience.

Working Conditions:
Good working conditions. May involve occasional exposure to heat, noise, paint fumes, solvents and dirt

Education:
Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification to
interpret blueprints, apply shop math, and use some measuring devices.

Experience:
Requires a minimum of 3 months of experience in upholstery, bench upholstery, or related mechanical
experience.

Working Conditions:
Good working conditions. May involve occasional exposure to heat, noise, paint fumes, solvents and dirt