Sewing Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

Sewing aircraft soft goods through the knowledge and skills of aircraft upholstery via Dassault Falcon Jet standards.  Beginner use of drawings, blueprints, Design drawings, and/or spec control prints following Dassault Quality standards. Soft goods include crew seats, passenger seats, divans, curtains, and other assorted interior soft goods.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

An Upholstery Sewing Technician will:

Perform daily maintenance of Sewing equipment

Perform sewing operations in accordance with Dassault Falcon Jet “F” standards. 

Fabricate seat covers and other aircraft parts using Dassault standards of quality including but not limited to the ability to sew straight, French, or lock stitch, and serge (as appropriate to skill level).

Comply with sewing instruction and customer specification / IFS description.

Set up and operate equipment

Sew straps, baggage nets

Perform at the expected standards of safety, quality, schedule, and cost

Work within the customer specifications, engineering data, industrial definition using pattern data, company standards, and work instructions.

Select correct material from specification, CAM orders, and record lot numbers

Will be mentored by an experienced technician or team lead 

Operate and adjust industrial single needle and double stitch machines. 

Interpret pattern 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. 

Adopt Continuous Improvement practices

Embrace ACE values

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent 

Strong desire to learn and attention to detail

Minimum 1 year of experience or completion of the STEP Program in Upholstery Sewing or related.

Must not be allergic to chemical, solvents, paints, adhesives, natural or manmade materials, fabrics, or feathers.

Basic computer skills. 

Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

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. 

Must be able to differentiate colors

Able to stock and remove materials from bins above storage level according to OSHA standards. 

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Aircraft upholstery fabrication experience 

Ability to solve practical problems when needed.

Manufacturing, vocational, tech school training, and/or related college credits.

Computer and/or software training or experience.

Able to work from documentation such as MES, FPS, WI, blueprints, drawings, F-standards, preparation packages, etc.

Courses in state or federal vocational technical upholstery programs 

3D model experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Factory/manufacturing environment subject to high noise levels, adhesive or chemical odors, dust, and normal climate control. 

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position because it includes as part of the essential job duties operating equipment and tools on a routine basis. Additionally, the duties of this position concern the service and completion of aircraft, and overall airworthiness of the aircraft. This position is one in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death. For the safety of this employee and others, the employee must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time while performing safety activities.