Inside Upholsterer

Colonial Group; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in North Carolina seeks an upholstery assembler to perform varied operations, shaping and stitching fabric on frames. You will move frames from conveyors to the upholstery lift, using air staplers, hand tools, templates, and measuring devices to achieve the specified appearance, fit and trim.

The role requires reading and following verbal and written directions, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds (100 with assistance).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two to five years of upholstery experience.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Excellent attendance and flexibility for shifting workstations.
• Willing to work overtime, including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Move frames from conveyor to upholstery lift using a transfer cart.
• Staple foam to frames with pneumatic stapler; safety glasses required.
• Cut excess filler with scissors and stretch fabric to fit.
• Smooth seams with regulator for a crisp finish.
• Trim excess fabric around wood portions with a box cutter.
• Occasionally lift frames off the assembly line for repairs.

Skills

Reading directions

Math basics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic staple gun

Measuring devices

Templates

Transfer cart operation

Scissors

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 thefabric/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 two to five years 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