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Overview

The Upholstery Technician role at Porsche Cars North America involves performing restoration, preservation, personalization, and repair services for Porsche vehicles in accordance with factory standards. This position is part of the Factory Restoration business unit and requires a strong background in vehicle upholstery repair and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle upholstery restoration, preservation, and personalization services.
• Recommend and perform upholstery services on all interior vehicle components to Porsche factory standards.
• Review repair orders and maintain production status database.
• Interact with vehicle owning customers as part of the project team.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Find parts and available materials, synchronize workflow, and coordinate vehicle cycle.
• Support cost estimates for repairs including labor time and materials.
• Plan work procedures using charts and technical manuals.
• Examine vehicles for defects and make repairs prior to upholstery application.
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined.
• Monitor and work closely with the Classic Team to achieve qualitative and quantitative targets.
• Perform care and cleaning work of parts, vehicles, or workspace.
• Support test drives and perform final inspections of vehicles.
• Maintain necessary training to meet Porsche Classic Standards.
• Use power and hand tools to apply and install upholstery materials.
• Attach finishes to complete projects to required specifications.
• Measure and cut fabric or leather materials to precise sizes.
• Operate various industrial equipment for upholstery work.
• Manage and report on project execution and problem solve with supervisors.
• Perform 5S in the upholstery workshop.

Requirements

• Automotive technical degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 7 years' experience in vehicle upholstery repair and manufacturing.
• Upholstery experience on various substrate materials.
• 5 years' experience in concours level vehicle upholstery maintenance.
• 5 years' experience in fabric material, adhesive, and special tool procurement.
• 3 years' experience in vehicle upholstery of classic Porsche vehicles preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Fluency in English (oral/written).
• Highly organized and works well without close supervision.
• Ability to set and meet challenging deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High possession of Porsche passion.
• German language skills a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of Classic range of Porsche Vehicles.
• Excellent knowledge of Porsche interior parts.
• Proficient in Porsche special tools and service equipment.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Experience with CDK software desired.
• Valid Driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Ability to work on varying height workbenches.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Information

• Long term contract (12 months with possible renewal).
• 100% On-site work schedule, Monday-Friday standard, some weekends.
• Location: Atlanta, GA.