Inside Upholsterer

Hickory Chair LlC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Chair LLC in Hickory, NC is seeking an upholsterer to apply padding and fabric to furniture frames. This full-time, day-shift role requires reading production tickets, using hand and power tools, and ensuring a smooth, well-fitted final cover.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally prior upholstery experience. Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous upholstery experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read and follow production tickets.

Responsibilities

• Apply padding and upholstery fabric to wood frames.
• Ensure cover fits smoothly and aligns with the frame.
• Read and follow production tickets to complete tasks.
• Line, spot match, 4-way line and tuft upholstery pieces.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Read production tickets

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Upholstery tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC 28602Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaySummary Job Description

This position is responsible for applying upholstery materials to furniture frames using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and special upholstery tools.

Essential Duties

• Use various tools to apply padding and upholstery fabric to a wood frame, completing the inside of an upholstered piece of furniture
• Build pieces so cover is smooth and fits the frame properly
• Must be able to read and follow production tickets
• Must be able to line, spot match, 4-way line and tuft
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

QualificationsPosition Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous upholstery experience a plus

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed
• Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 51-75 lbs.