Upholsterer/Upholstery Restoration with Security Clearance

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Job description

Upholsterer/Upholstery Restoration 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. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years' experience performing tasks listed in position description. Working knowledge of publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics are mandatory, military applications preferred. Working knowledge of upholstery, sewing processes and products. Education requirement: High School Diploma or GED required. Top Secret Security Clearance Required. NOTE: US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a United States Top Secret Security Clearance. Security Clearance: Position requires the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and maintain a favorable Tier 5 background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications: S-92, VH-92A, VH-3D, and VH-60N experience preferred. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters .

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