Inside Upholsterer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contrib.

Medical Plans with Prescription Drug

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is seeking a skilled upholsterer to assemble and upholster portions of fully upholstered furniture on site in North Carolina.

The role requires moving frames between conveyors, stapling foam and fabric, and finishing seams to achieve the desired appearance and fit. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of experience, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds (100 with help) and read and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow directions (verbal and written)
• Basic math skills for counting, adding and subtracting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance
• Hand-eye coordination required for precise assembly
• Must be organized and able to multi-task in a production environment
• Overtime and weekend work may be required according to business needs

Responsibilities

• Move frames from conveyor to upholstery lift using a transfer cart
• Staple foam and fabric/leather to frames with pneumatic tools
• Trim excess material and smooth seams for a finished appearance
• Sit frames off the assembly line for repairs as needed
• Follow safety procedures; use protective equipment where required
• Work across different stations as production demands change

Skills

Reading directions

Basic math

Lift 50 lbs

Hand-eye coordination

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 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 employee classification.