Inside upholsterer- Tufter

Hickory Chair, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in furniture manufacturing is seeking a skilled Upholsterer responsible for applying various upholstery materials to furniture. The role requires manual dexterity and experience with hand and power tools. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably some upholstery experience.

Qualifications

• Previous upholstery experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply padding and upholstery fabric to furniture frames.
• Ensure smooth covering fits the frame properly.
• Follow production tickets and safety policies.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to follow safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Description

Summary Job Description

This position is responsible for applying upholstery materials to furniture frames using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and special upholstery tools.

Essential Duties

• Use various tools to apply padding and upholstery fabric to a wood frame, completing the inside of an upholstered piece of furniture
• Build pieces so cover is smooth and fits the frame properly
• Must be able to read and follow production tickets
• Must be able to line, spot match, 4-way line and tuft
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous upholstery experience a plus

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directed
• Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 51-75 lbs.