Inside Upholsterer

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

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is seeking a skilled upholstery worker to assemble and upholster components of fully upholstered furniture. You will move frames between the conveyor and upholstery lift, and apply fabric with pneumatic tools to achieve the requested appearance and fit.

The role requires reading and following instructions, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds (100 with assistance). Overtime including Saturdays may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two to five years of experience in upholstery or a similar role.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• 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–eye coordination and be organized.
• Must be able to complete duties in a timely manner.
• Excellent attendance record and flexibility to work at changing stations.

Responsibilities

• Move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift and operate accordingly.
• Staple filler material to the frame using pneumatic tools.
• Cut excess filler material from the frame.
• Attach fabric/leather to the frame and stretch to achieve proper fit.
• Smooth seams and trim fabric for a clean finish.
• Occasionally lift frames off the assembly line for repairs and adjustments.

Skills

Reading & following directions

Basic math

Hand-eye coordination

Organized

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Attendance

Flexibility

Supervision required

Overtime

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air stapler

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 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