Leather Upholstery Sewist - Cushions & Details

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc. is seeking an experienced sewer to join leather pieces for upholstering and build cushion components. You will operate the sewing machine, read tickets/notes, and ensure seams meet quality standards.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to work with leather, and adherence to safety guidelines in a heated indoor environment. Prior leather upholstery experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• English required for understanding ticket, notes and directions.
• Able to join cushion boxing to make TC cushions, bench cushions, and square cushions.
• Able to sew box cushions, ottomans, stripes, flow match, spot, 4 way design and throw pillows.
• Knowledge of sewing methods to meet quality specs.
• May operate stand-up sewing machine.

Responsibilities

• Operate sewing machine to join cut leather pieces for upholstering.
• Inspect fabric/material for flaws/defects.
• Join pieces per sewing notes using sewing machine.
• Align pieces and trims following seams/edges/markings.
• Use appropriate leather sewing needle and thread.
• Maintain neat, orderly workstation.
• Wear safety glasses and report hazards.

Skills

English skills

Ticket reading

Quality sewing

Leather sewing

Sewing machine operation

Hand welt borders

Reading work notes

Tools

Sewing machine

Walking foot

Teflon foot

Leather needle

Job description

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc. is seeking an experienced sewer to join leather pieces for upholstering and build cushion components. You will operate the sewing machine, read tickets/notes, and ensure seams meet quality standards.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to work with leather, and adherence to safety guidelines in a heated indoor environment. Prior leather upholstery experience is preferred.