Production Assistant — Upholstery Craftsman

Multinational Recruit; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Multinational Recruit in Australia seeks an Upholstery Craftsman to apply expert knowledge of furniture construction, stuffing and covering processes. You will handle sewing machines, upholstery equipment and hand tools, cutting foam and fabrics, and preparing frames.

You will work in a production team, follow quality protocols, and contribute to achieving high standards. 1–2 years of experience in upholstery is preferred; ability to work in a team and maintain a tidy workspace is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fabrics, leather, vinyl and their handling requirements
• Ability to cut, pattern match and sew materials of various types
• Safe operation of upholstery hand tools and machines
• Ability to read work instructions and work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Strip furniture and prepare frames
• Cut foam, poly and fabrics
• Sew, glue foam, and perform finishing processes

Skills

Fabric knowledge

Sewing & cutting

Measurement & pattern matching

Team player

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Foam cutting machinery

C&C panel saw

Hand tools

Job description

About The Role

The role of Upholstery Craftsman begins with having a thorough knowledge of the mechanics of furniture construction, and the many and varied combinations of stuffing and covering processes. The craftsman needs to know straining and tensioning techniques, how various covering materials perform, the key elements of frame strength which facilitate the furniture coping with constant use, and simple design conception along with 3D visualisation. They also should know the workings of various sewing machines, upholstery equipment and hand tools.

Machinery Operated in This Role

• Industrial Sewing Machines
• Air Compressor
• Spray Equipment for Various Adhesives
• Foam Cutting Machinery
• Fabric and Leather Cutting
• C&C Panel Saw and Drop-saw for Wood Processing
• Electric Drills, Grinders, Sanders
• Air Guns, Staple Guns, Nailing Guns

Other Skills Required

• General knowledge of the different types of fabric, leather and vinyl
• How to cut out each type of material and what is involved in pattern matching of patterned fabrics
• How to safely handle each type of material and how to sew each type of material
• How to safely use all kinds of upholstery hand tools
• How to use measuring equipment including fixed rulers and tape measures
• General knowledge of different types of back-tack and products for hidden fixings
• General knowledge of gimp braid, threads, zips, piping, sliders, touch tapes, eyelets, press studs and other accessories

The Craftsman Must Also

• Have an understanding of the finished articles they are making so as to facilitate how they fit into the production process, and the level of quality and expertise required
• Be able to understand work process instructions whether written or verbal
• Be able to work in a team
• Keep their work area clean and tidy
• Have 1-2 years of experience within the field

Daily tasks include (though they are not limited to):

• Stripping Furniture
• Preparing Frames
• Cutting Foam, Poly and Fabrics
• Sewing, Foam Gluing, Stapling and Finishing Processes

Quality controls follow strict protocols to ensure high standards of excellence are adhered to. This role fits into the Production Team of the Organisational Chart.

Who may apply

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Visa Holder with Full-Time Work Rights
• Visa Holder — 48 hrs per Fortnight
• International Candidate seeking Visa Sponsorship (Onshore)
• International Candidate seeking Visa Sponsorship (Offshore)