Job Description

Job Description
JOB TITLE: Upholsterer

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Upholstery Supervisor/Upholstery Leads

SUMMARY

The upholsterer must be able to work in a climate-controlled environment, requiring continuous standing while operating hand tools and air compressed staple gun to adhere leather and fabric to wood frames. Upholsterers are required to have flexibility to work overtime as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Secures fabric and leather using a staple gun. Air racket, and, drill is used to assemble the final piece.
• Match covers material with correct frame and upholster all frame parts
• Reads traveler instructions on product specifications including medallion, leg color, welt or brass tack, springs or webbing and other order requirement
• Correct any crooked seams and staple bumps
• Visually inspect work to ensure quality
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to safely use air tools including:
• Staple gun
• Air racket
• Drill
• Blower

• Ability to recognize proper nuts, bolts, and screws per style.
• Ability to work with welt on front post.
• Ability to assemble frame and or mechanisms to the frames as required.
• Ability to inspect work as being upholstered and this includes sewing mistakes and bad leather or fabric.
• Strength to pull hard materials onto frame for long periods of time
• Must check seams and quality when piece is complete.

Requirements

Must be able to use air tools safely, including:

• Staple gun
• Air racket
• Drill
• Blower

• Ability to recognize proper nuts, bolts, and screws per style.
• Ability to work with welt on front post.
• Ability to assemble frame and or mechanisms to the frames as required.
• Ability to inspect work as being upholstered and this includes sewing mistakes and bad leather or fabric.
• Physical strength to pull hard materials onto the frame for long periods of time
• Must check seams and quality when a piece is complete.

Benefits

• Competitive health plans (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability at no cost to you
• Wellness Program to save you money on health premiums
• 401(k) with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Center with free Personal Trainers onsite
• Holiday, Vacation, and Personal pay
• Fun Monthly Employee Events
• Recognition to our employees who are Veterans
• Annual Service Awards
• Community Events
• Scholarship Program for children

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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