Inside Upholsterer

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Maiden (NC); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical plans

Health Savings Account

Dental plan

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is seeking a skilled Upholstery Assembler in Maiden, NC to assemble and upholster furniture elements, using air stapling equipment and hand tools.

You will work with various models to shape upholstery for precise appearance, fit, and trim while following safety practices. The role requires a high school diploma and a minimum of five years of experience, with the ability to read directions, perform basic math, and lift up to 50 lbs (100 lbs with assistance).

Qualifications

• Must read and follow verbal and written directions.
• Basic math skills including counting, adding and subtracting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Move frames from conveyor to upholstery lift using transfer equipment.
• Staple filler material (foam) and attach fabric with a pneumatic stapler.
• Trim excess material and smooth seams for a finished appearance.
• Operate upholstery lift and transfer frames safely; perform occasional lifting.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air stapler

Measuring devices

Templates

Hand tools

Job description

Position Summary

Perform a variety of operations to assemble and upholster portions of fully upholstered furniture. Move frame assembly from roller conveyor to upholstery lift and perform assigned duties using air stapling equipment, hand tools, templates, and measuring devices. Work on a variety of models to shape and form the upholstery for a specific appearance, fit and trim.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift. The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. Proper bending techniques should be used when moving the transfer cart to prevent strains.
• Staple filler material (foam) to the frame. A pneumatic staple gun is used to perform this task. Safety glasses are required to prevent any possible reflections from hitting the employee's eye. Repetitive motion is a potential hazard from the triggering motion.
• Use scissors to cut excessive filler material from the frame. The pneumatic staple gun is used again to attach fabric/leather to the frame. The non-trigger hand is used to pull and stretch the fabric/leather to ensure the desired fit.
• The seams in the upholstered product are smoothed out and tucked by the use of a regulator (ice pick) for a crisp finished appearance.
• Excessive fabric is trimmed off around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade).
• Occasional lifting is required to sit frames off of the assembly conveyor due to repairs.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience.
• Ability to read and follow directions (verbal and written).
• Basic math skills: counting, adding, subtracting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must have hand to eye coordination.
• Must be organized and able to multi-task.
• Must be able to complete job duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Flexible to changing work stations as business dictates.
• Work and make decisions with minimum supervision.
• Overtime as required, including Saturday.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.