Inside Upholsterer

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

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. is seeking a skilled Upholstery Assembler in Maiden, NC to assemble and upholster furniture components, operating a roller conveyor and upholstery lift with air tools and hand tools.

You will shape fabric, cut filler, and ensure a precise finish. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 2–5 years of upholstery experience, strong attention to detail, the ability to read instructions, lift heavy materials, and adapt to changing workstation assignments, including

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of upholstery experience.
• Ability to read and follow directions (verbal and written).
• Basic math skills: counting, adding, subtracting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds solo and 100 pounds with assistance.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Timely completion of duties.
• Excellent attendance.
• Flexibility to work at changing stations.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Overtime required, including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift using transfer cart.
• Staple filler material to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun; safety glasses required.
• Cut excess filler material with scissors and attach fabric/leather using pneumatic stapler.
• Smooth and tuck seams for a crisp finish using a regulator (ice pick).
• Trim excess fabric around wood portions with a box cutter.
• Occasional lifting to sit frames off the assembly conveyor for repairs.

Skills

Reading skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Hand-eye coordination

Independent work

Attendance

Flexibility

Overtime readiness

Education

High School diploma

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