Skilled Upholsterer

Institch design and Upholstery; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, family-oriented workplace

Skill development

Job summary

Institch Design & Upholstery in Ingleburn, NSW is seeking an experienced Upholsterer to join its growing production team. The role involves upholstering sofas, chairs, and commercial furniture, preparing components, and working from drawings to ensure quality.

The ideal candidate has upholstery experience or a relevant trade qualification, strong staple-gun skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Previous upholstery experience or a relevant trade qualification.
• Experience upholstering and preparing sofas and other furniture.
• Strong staple-gun skills and comfort with hand/power tools.
• Experience in an industrial, furniture-production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safe manual-handling practices.
• Attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Reliable, hardworking and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy production environment.

Responsibilities

• Upholstering custom sofas, chairs and commercial furniture.
• Preparing furniture and components for upholstery.
• Cutting, fitting and securing upholstery materials.
• Operating staple guns and other hand and power tools.
• Working from drawings, specifications and reference samples.
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Working independently and collaboratively to meet production deadlines.
• Following workplace safety and manual-handling procedures.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual-handling

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Staple gun

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Institch design and Upholstery – Ingleburn NSW

Institch Design & Upholstery | Ingleburn, NSW

Full-time, permanent position

Experienced Upholsterer

About Us

Institch Design & Upholstery is a well-established, family-owned Australian business specialising in high-quality custom furniture and commercial upholstery.

From timber frames through to the finished product, we manufacture our furniture locally and take pride in exceptional craftsmanship. Much of our work is bespoke, offering plenty of variety across residential and commercial projects.

We are a supportive and progressive team where every employee is valued and has the opportunity to grow with the business.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Upholsterer to join our growing production team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Upholstering custom sofas, chairs and commercial furniture
• Preparing furniture and components for upholstery
• Cutting, fitting and securing upholstery materials
• Operating staple guns and other hand and power tools
• Working from drawings, specifications and reference samples
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail
• Working independently and collaboratively to meet production deadlines
• Following workplace safety and manual-handling procedures

About You

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Previous upholstery experience or a relevant trade qualification
• Experience upholstering and preparing sofas and other furniture
• Strong staple-gun skills
• Confidence using hand and power tools
• Experience in an industrial, furniture-production or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of safe manual-handling practices
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in their workmanship
• A reliable, hardworking and positive attitude
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy production environment

Hours and Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Thursday, approximately 8:00 am–4:00 pm
• Half-day Fridays
• Optional Saturday work may be available
• Varied custom residential and commercial projects
• Supportive, family-oriented workplace
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow with the company
• Pay negotiated according to experience and skill level