• Dress Cover Patternmaker Aircraft Seats *$1,500…

    Safran (Gainesville, TX)


    Dress Cover Patternmaker Aircraft Seats *$1,500 HIRING BONUS*

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    General information

    Entity

    Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

     

    Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

     

    Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-159821

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Production

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Manufacture assembly and repair - Mechanical assembly

     

    Job title

     

    Dress Cover Patternmaker Aircraft Seats *$1,500 HIRING BONUS*

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Technician

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

     

    We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in developing and fabricating patterns for simple designed cushion details and covers for cushion assemblies, using Pattern Making software. Interpreting sketches and verbal instructions. Capable of reverse engineering of products and have working knowledge of pattern development. Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

     

    Main Function Responsibilities

     

    A) Works from complete blueprints and other written and verbal instructions.

     

    B) Responsible for layout and building of complete patterns using Pattern Making sofrtware.

     

    C) Sets up and cuts patterns to close tolerances.

     

    D) Reverse-engineer a product within the statement of work.

     

    E) Work with Cushion Development and vendors to maintain patterns to latest revisions.

     

    F) Maintains a high quality of workmanship and assumes responsibility for work performed in assigned duties.

     

    G) Maintains records and locations of patterns on tracking system.

     

    H) Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Qualification Requirements

    A. Education & Qualification: High school diploma or equivalent required.

    B. Work Experience/Technical knowledge: 1-2 years experience in pattern making and general assembly. Basic computer skills, Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

    C. Professional Skills: Must have knowledge of scheduling and blueprints. Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

    D. Behavioral Skills: Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction. Accept responsibility, adaptability flexible. Must have the ability to drive major initiatives. Must be comfortable with multiple tasks

    E. Desirable Aspects: skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Pattern Making software

     

    Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment. Finger dexterity needed in using misc. office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc. Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job

     

    Work environment: The work environment includes office setting with moderate office noise.

     

    HIRING BONUS: Qualified candidate will receive a $1,500 hiring bonus. $750 will be paid out at 90 & 180 days of continuous employment.

     

    Annual salary

     

    market rate

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Texas

     

    City (-ies)

     

    Gainesville

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

     

    Minimum experience level required

    First experience

    Additional Languages preferred

     

    English (Fluent)