Lead Custom Upholstery Technician

Accelera; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday schedule

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Superior Dental Works in Orlando, FL seeks a Senior Upholsterer for automotive, medical, and marine upholstery on high-end equipment. The role combines precision medical device craftsmanship with automotive/marine aesthetic upholstery, requiring strong attention to detail and collaboration with the production team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of upholstery experience and expertise with industrial sewing equipment, adhesives, and a range of textiles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional upholstery experience preferred.
• Background in automotive, marine, medical, furniture, commercial, or custom upholstery.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail and top-tier craftsmanship.
• Proficiency with industrial sewing equipment and adhesive applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform upholstery tasks on dental chairs, operator stools, and related medical equipment.
• Cut, pattern, sew, glue, stretch, and install to premium standards.
• Review project specs to ensure accurate, efficient completion.
• Inspect finished items for fit, finish and quality.
• Collaborate with production staff to meet daily/weekly output targets.
• Maintain a tidy, safe workspace and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Automotive Upholstery

Industrial Sewing

Patterning

Foam Cutting

Glue Application

Textiles & Fabrics

Dental Chair Repair

Power Tools

Tools

Industrial Sewing Machine

Specialized Upholstery Tools

Job description

Senior Upholsterer Automotive, Medical & Marine

Job Type: Full Time

Superior Dental Works is seeking a skilled professional dedicated to superior craftsmanship to join our expanding manufacturing and service team. We specialize in the restoration and creation of high-end dental equipment for practices nationwide, blending the technical precision required for medical devices with the aesthetic artistry of automotive, marine, and bespoke upholstery. Every item we produce serves as a testament to our commitment to quality.

We invite candidates with a background in automotive, marine, medical, furniture, commercial, or custom upholstery to apply.

Location: Orlando, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Superior Dental Works is seeking a skilled professional dedicated to superior craftsmanship to join our expanding manufacturing and service team. We specialize in the restoration and creation of high-end dental equipment for practices nationwide, blending the technical precision required for medical devices with the aesthetic artistry of automotive, marine, and bespoke upholstery. Every item we produce serves as a testament to our commitment to quality.

We invite candidates with a background in automotive, marine, medical, furniture, commercial, or custom upholstery to apply.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform upholstery tasks on dental chairs, operator stools, and associated medical equipment.
• Execute precise cutting, patterning, sewing, gluing, stretching, and installation to ensure our premium standards are met.
• Review project specifications to ensure all work orders are completed with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct thorough inspections of completed items to verify superior fit, finish, and overall build quality.
• Collaborate with our production staff to help the team achieve its daily and weekly output targets.
• Support the maintenance of a tidy, orderly, and safe workspace for all employees.
• Contribute insights to help refine our production methods and elevate overall product quality.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional upholstery experience is preferred.
• Background in automotive, marine, medical, furniture, commercial, or custom upholstery.
• Demonstrate a keen eye for detail and a dedication to delivering top-tier craftsmanship.
• Proficiency in operating industrial sewing equipment, specialized upholstery tools, and adhesive application.
• Capacity to manage individual tasks while remaining a collaborative member of the team.
• Dependable and consistent attendance with a focus on delivering excellent results daily.
• Maintain a constructive outlook and an eagerness to master new upholstery techniques.

Compensation and Benefits

• Consistent, year-round full-time work.
• Standard Monday through Friday work week.
• Hourly compensation commensurate with your professional experience.
• Provision of paid holidays and vacation time.
• Long-term career growth potential within a stable and thriving organization.
• A well-maintained, professional shop environment featuring a collaborative culture.
• Engaging work on unique, high-end equipment rather than repetitive furniture production.

If you are a seasoned upholsterer who finds satisfaction in building exceptional products and values high-quality workmanship, we encourage you to reach out.

Key proficiencies include:

• Automotive Upholstery
• Cutting
• Dental chair repair
• Foam cutting
• Glue application
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• Plastic repair
• Power tools
• Sewing
• Textiles & Fabrics
• Upholstery
• Upholstery repair
• Product Assembly