BED LINE TRAINEE

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Conover, NC is seeking a Bed Line Trainee to learn upholstery and trimming for beds. Trainees will train in stitching, assembly, and finishing tasks while focusing on quality and safety.

You will learn to upholster inside beds and headboards, transport frames, operate staple gun and scissors, and keep a clean, organized workspace. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and growth into final stages of the program.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in upholstery methods and able to meet quality specs.
• English required to read tickets and job notes.
• Ability to learn quickly and recognize parts.

Responsibilities

• Transports bed frames and headboards to and from work station.
• Lifts bed frame and/or headboards onto bucks.
• Applies materials to cover inside of pieces using staple gun and scissors.
• Removes frame from bucks.
• Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Properly stores tools and supplies at end of shift.
• Wears safety glasses; reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
• Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. with team lift as needed.
• Stand 8+ hours; repetitive motions with fabric and leather.

Skills

Upholstery basics

English reading tickets

Fast learner

Tools

Staple gun

Scissors

Job description

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BED LINE TRAINEE

Conover, NC, US

Position Summary: Upholster inside of beds and headboards utilizing knowledge of upholstery procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

Trainees will be responsible for an investment of time and dedication into learning the craft of upholstery (insider) or trimming (outsider) for beds. Trainee will be evaluated upon completion of initial training period for graduation into the final stages of the training program. Trainees will be responsible for learning how to accurately and efficiently:

Upholster- tear down, application of inside of beds and headboards, knowledge of styles and products, maintain high levels of quality while increasing speed and output.

Trimmer - tear down, application of headboards, double welt and exposed wood, Introduction to brass nailing, and application of panels and bullion.

• Transports bed frames and headboards to and from work station.
• Lifts bed frame and/or headboards onto bucks.
• Applies materials involved to cover inside of piece by using staple gun, staple puller, scissors and regulator.
• Removes frame from bucks.
• Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Properly stores tools and supplies at the end of each shift.
• Wears required safety glasses; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be knowledgeable in upholstery methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• English required to read tickets and job notes.
• Must have ability to learn quick and recognize parts.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Lifting in Excess of 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Must be able to lift/remove frame from scissor lift.
• Standing: Must be able to stand 8+ hours.
• Reach / Handle: Repetitive motions pinching and pulling of fabric and leather.
• Environment:Indoors, environmentally controlled – 100%.
• Automation:Scissor lift for positioning.
• Tool Usage:Required to use staple gun and scissors the entire shift.
• Vision:Color Determination, observation of patterns, fabric textures and dye tones for quality control.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.