Upholsterer

Jardan Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Overtime pay

Training and career development

Friday early finish 12:30pm

Job summary

Jardan Australia in Scoresby is seeking a dedicated Upholsterer to join our local manufacturing team. You will upholster furniture frames, read drawings, and work across sofas, modular pieces, beds, and stools in a production environment.

You bring hands-on upholstery experience, safe-work practices, good communication, and a team-oriented attitude. The role offers a Monday-Thursday 6:30am-3pm schedule, with Fridays finishing at 12:30pm and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous upholstery experience in furniture manufacturing or similar hands-on environments.
• Experience using hand tools, pneumatic tools safely and effectively.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety with following procedures.
• Attention to detail and dedication to high quality work.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, instructions and quality specs.
• Good problem-solving skills to identify quality issues.
• Physical ability to perform manual tasks in manufacturing.
• Must have full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Upholster furniture frames using sewn fabric and leather kits.
• Assemble sofas, modular sofas, beds, sofa beds, armchairs, ottomans and stools.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Process jobs accurately through our production software system.
• Conduct quality checks and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across manufacturing teams.
• Comply with safe work practices and procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment and workstations in safe, clean condition.
• Support continuous improvement and workplace safety initiatives.
• Assist with stock control and production workflow requirements.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Hands-on production

Quality-focused

Team player

Reading drawings

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

With a deep connection to the Australian way of life, Jardan is an Australian owned business that focuses on local manufacturing. We drive the simple mission of making beautiful furniture pieces with a sustainable and responsible approach. What started as a team of eight has now grown to over 200 team members nationally that all live and breathe a collaborative ethos. In operation since 1987, every Jardan piece is designed, crafted and assembled at our Production site in Melbourne, retaining skills whilst focusing on a premium made to order process bound by sustainability and quality.

What we are looking for :

We are seeking full time Upholsterers to join our team in Scoresby. The hours of work for this role are Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 3.00pm and Friday 6.30am to 12.30pm. This role has the potential to work additional overtime hours in the afternoon.

Reporting to the Leading Hand, the key responsibilities include:

• Upholstering furniture frames using sewn fabric and leather kits
• Assembling sofas, modular sofas, beds, sofa beds, armchairs, ottomans and stools
• Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and work instructions
• Processing jobs accurately through our production software system
• Conducting quality checks and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across manufacturing teams
• Comply with all safe work practices and procedures
• Ensure tools, equipment and workstations are maintained in a safe, clean and operational condition
• Supporting continuous improvement and workplace safety initiatives
• Assisting with stock control and production workflow requirements

What we are looking for :

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement. You will bring:

• Previous experience in upholstery, furniture manufacturing or a similar hands-on production environment
• Experience using hand tools, pneumatic tools safely and effectively
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, with the ability to follow safe work procedures consistently
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop new skills
• The ability to read and follow drawings, instructions and quality specifications
• Good problem-solving skills and a focus on identifying and preventing quality issues
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks in a manufacturing environment
• Must have full working rights in Australia

What we provide :

• Convenient suburban work location in Scoresby
• 12.30pm finish on FridaysAbove award rates of pay
• Training and career development opportunities
• Overtime hours paid at award overtime rates of pay