Job Title: Upholsterer / Upholstery Restoration-C

Job Number: 18193

Job Location: Patuxent River, Maryland

Schedule: 5/8 Mon-Fri

This Position is Contingent Upon Award

Overview:

Coats surface of parts, assemblies, and finished products with protective or decorative materials such as paint, varnish, enamel, lacquer, dope, or stain using spray gun. Selects and mixes coating material; coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer using brush or roller. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Works under general supervision. Work is less structured within identified boundaries and procedures. Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations.

Less detailed instructions are provided and moderate peer review is required.

Communicates with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring explanation or interpretation to understand and reach agreement.

Work is less structured within identified boundaries and procedures. Follows established processes to complete tasks. Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations. Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution.

Works to achieve operational targets within job area which has some impact on the overall achievement of results for the team. Work is somewhat limited in scope, typically on smaller, less structured task-related activities.Requires developing job knowledge/skills. 

Description:

•      Repairs and rebuilds upholstered aircraft furnishings using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods. 
•      Support includes removing coverings, webbing and padding from seats, arms, backs and sides of work-piece using a tack puller, chisel and mallet.
•      Removes defective springs by cutting cords or wires that hold springs in place, replaces webbing and springs, or reties springs as necessary.
•      Measures and cuts new covering material, installs material on inside of arms, backs, seats, and over outside backs and arms.
•      Tacks or sews ornamental trim, such as braid and buttons, to cover and frame.
•      Operates sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering materials.
•      Repairs wooden frame of work-piece.
•      Repairs seats from various types of aircraft.
•      Repairs a variety of items requiring special shaping, cushioning and covering including aircraft insulation and soundproofing panels.
•      Repairs special devices, assemblies and other items such as carpets and other fabrics. 

Experience

•      Minimum of six (6) years’ experience performing tasks listed in position description. 

•      Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

•      Working knowledge of publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics are mandatory,

  military applications preferred.
•      Working knowledge of upholstery, sewing processes and products.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $44,500.00 - $82,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.