Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.
| POSITION TITLE: | UPHOLSTERER |
| DEPARTMENT | BASE SUPPORT VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT – BODY SHOP |
| POSITION REPORT TO: | SUPERVISOR, BODY & FENDER SHOP |
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs upholstery repairs on vehicles and equipment.
- Repair or replace damaged or worn upholstery in all vehicles and equipment.
- Repair or replace upholstery to match existing material and workmanship quality.
- Repairs and fabricates headliners of all types of motor vehicles including door cover panels.
- Remove old upholstery and linings from vehicles.
- Take measurements and select appropriate materials to be used.
- Sew materials together and fasten them in place.
- Finish with trims and edging.
- Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing the required personal protective equipment.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must be familiar with the use of sewing machines and understand the importance of performing operational maintenance of the machine.
- Must be familiar with the fabrics required.
- Must know how to interpret drawings.
- Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
- Must have a valid country of origin’s driver’s license.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING
- N/A
EDUCATION
- Must have at least a High School diploma is required.
EXPERIENCE
- Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in upholstery repairs on vehicles and equipment.
Basic terms of the job offer.
- Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
- Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $570.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
- Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
- Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
- Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
- Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
- Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
- Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
- Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
- Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Other requirements
- Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
- Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
- Updated covid vaccination certificate
- Medical exam report at a date to be advised.
Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Salient Features
| Experience Required | 3 Years |