Inside Upholsterer

Ethan Allen Global Inc; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled upholstery assemblers to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform a variety of operations to assemble and upholster fully upholstered furniture, ensuring each piece meets high standards of quality and craftsmanship. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping and forming upholstery for a perfect fit, using specialized tools like pneumatic staple guns and scissors. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for furniture design, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to beautiful, functional pieces that enhance homes across the country. Join a team that values quality and craftsmanship!

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in upholstery or furniture assembly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and follow verbal/written directions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and upholster furniture using various tools and techniques.
• Ensure the proper fit and finish of upholstery while maintaining safety.

Skills

Hand-Eye Coordination

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Multi-task

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic Staple Gun

Box Cutter

Scissors

Job description

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.

• 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 using a pneumatic staple gun. 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.

Utilize the pneumatic staple gun 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 using 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