Outside Upholsterer/Trimmer 2

Hickory Chair LlC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Chair LLC is seeking a fully trained upholsterer who can independently complete standard upholstery tasks with consistent quality. You will read work orders, patterns, and specifications and select materials to match requirements.

Responsibilities include upholstering furniture frames, ensuring adherence to company standards, identifying and correcting minor issues, maintaining productivity, and supporting Level 1 training as needed. The role is performed on-site in Hickory, NC.

Qualifications

• Proficient in upholstery techniques and materials handling.
• Able to read and interpret work orders, patterns and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Capable of maintaining productivity with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Upholster standard furniture frames independently.
• Read and interpret work orders, patterns and specifications.
• Select appropriate materials (fabric, foam, springs, etc.).
• Ensure consistent quality and adherence to company standards.
• Identify and correct minor issues without supervision.
• Maintain productivity expectations for assigned work.
• Support training of Level 1 employees as needed.

Skills

Upholstery techniques

Independence in work

Attention to detail

Reading orders and specs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position SummaryFully trained upholsterer capable of independently completing standard upholstery tasks with consistent quality and efficiency.Position DetailsIndependently upholster standard furniture framesRead and interpret work orders, patterns, and specificationsSelect appropriate materials (fabric, foam, springs, etc.)Ensure consistent quality and adherence to company standardsIdentify and correct minor issues without supervisionMaintain productivity expectations for assigned workSupport training of Level 1 employees as neededPerformance ExpectationsConsistently meets quality and production standardsWorks independently with minimal errorsDemonstrates reliability and accountabilityPosition QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED preferredDemonstrated proficiency in upholstery techniquesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionStrong attention to detail and quality (4-way match, spot, flow-match/direction of fabric)Solid understanding of materials and toolsPhysical RequirementsThe 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasksMust be able to work in noisy environmentsMust have manual dexterity to assemble products or operate machine as directedFrequently lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 51-75 lbs.