Inside Upholsterer

Ethan Allen; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical plans

Dental plan

Job summary

Ethan Allen in North Carolina is seeking an upholstery/assembly associate to shape and upholster frames, using air stapling tools, hand tools, templates and measuring devices. Work on a variety of furniture models to achieve the intended appearance, fit and trim.

Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent; minimum five years' experience; ability to read and follow directions; basic math; lift up to 50 lb (100 with assistance); strong hand-eye coordination; willingness to overtime including

Qualifications

• 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
• Overtime as required, including Saturday

Responsibilities

• Assemble and upholster portions of furniture using air stapling tools and hand tools.
• Move frames from conveyor to upholstery lift; position and measure for fit.
• Staple foam and fabric/leather for proper appearance.
• Trim excess fabric and seams for a crisp finish.
• Work with various models and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Manual dexterity

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air stapler

Pneumatic staple gun

Scissors

Box cutter

Templates

Measuring devices

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. 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 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 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 part-time employee classification.