PDS Tech

From Stitch to Sky: PDS Tech Commercial Wants You to Bring Your Upholstery Skills to a Leading Aerospace Company!

Location: Savannah, GA | Pay Rate: $23.32/hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift (5:30am - 4pm)

Position Purpose:

The Upholstery Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for fabricating and installing upholstery, cover panels, and making simple patterns for aircraft interiors. Under moderate supervision, the individual will work with design and engineering drawings, along with aircraft specifications, to ensure high-quality interior installations. This role provides opportunities for hands-on training and skill development in the upholstery and carpet trades within the aerospace industry.

Essential Functions:

• Perform technical upholstery functions within design, customer, FAA, and Company specifications. Specific installation and trim tasks are to be completed in compliance with work order instructions and specifications.
• Fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, windows, cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads, fabricate various metal parts, and covering and installation of panels.
• Create carpet patterns per design drawings and complete installation. .
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Perform technical upholstery functions within design, customer, FAA, and Company specifications. Specific installation and trim tasks are to be completed in compliance with work order instructions and specifications.
• Fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, windows, cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads, fabricate various metal parts, and covering and installation of panels.
• Create carpet patterns per design drawings and complete installation. .
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we believe in empowering our employees to reach new heights. We offer an exciting, team-oriented environment where you’ll collaborate with talented professionals in the aerospace field. As an Upholstery Technician II, you'll play a key role in producing top-tier aircraft while gaining valuable experience in the aerospace industry. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety, where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects.

Ready to Take Off?

If you’re passionate about hands-on work, love a challenge, and want to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects, apply today to join the PDS Tech Commercial team. Take your career to new heights and help us build the next generation of aircraft.

Pay Details: $23.32 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.