Product Development Upholsterer

Arhaus; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Medical Clinic

Employee Discounts

401K Plan

Healthcare Benefits

Job summary

Arhaus in Conover, NC is seeking a PD Upholsterer to join the Product Development team. You will upholster new furniture pieces for development and digitize products using SolidWorks, ensuring production-ready patterns and high-quality finishes.

The role requires at least 3 years of furniture digitizing experience, fluency in English, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must read/write English.
• Must read blueprints/specifications of a pattern piece of furniture.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in digitizing furniture.
• Must be able to completely Upholster Inside and Outside pieces of furniture with exceptional quality.
• Must be able to use hands/fingers for fine manipulation (e.g., scissors, pullers, staple guns).
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are required.
• Must be a team player with minimal supervision.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours/day and work weekends/overtime.
• Must wear PPE (safety glasses, closed-toe/closed-heel shoes).
• Must adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Upholster Inside and Outside new furniture pieces for Product Development.
• Ensure the piece is correctly patterned for production.
• Assist in training on new pieces for production.
• Digitize new product pieces using SolidWorks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Digitizing furniture

Upholster inside/outside

Read blueprints

English fluency

Team player

Attention to detail

Lift up to 75 lbs

Weekend/overtime

Patterning for production

Training others

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: PD Upholsterer

Department: Product Development

Reports To: PD Manager

Salary: Non-Exempt, Hourly Pay Rate

Location: Conover, NC

Hours: Mon. - Thur. from 6a - 3:30p and Fri. 6a - 10a. Overtime as required.

Description

The PD Upholsterer is responsible for working with the PD team to Upholster new product pieces as well as Digitizing product.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Upholster Inside and Outside new furniture pieces for Product Development.
• Ensure the piece is correctly patterned for production.
• Assist in training on new pieces for production.
• Digitize new product pieces in segments or entirety using SolidWorks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, And Other Qualifications

• Must be able to read/write English.
• Must be able to read blueprints/specifications of a pattern piece of furniture.
• Must be able to run SolidWorks to digitize a pattern piece and have a minimum of 3 years' experience in digitizing furniture.
• Must be able to completely Upholster Inside and Outside pieces of furniture with exceptional quality.
• Must be able to use hands/fingers for fine manipulation use. Ex. Use scissors, pullers, and staple guns.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to consistently push/pull and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Strong communication skills is a must to convey information in both written and oral form.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must have your own reliable transportation.
• Must be able to walk, and stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to work Weekends and Overtime.
• Must be able to wear required PPE such as Safety Glasses and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes.
• Must be able to adhere to all Safety Policies and Procedures to prevent injuries to yourself and others.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment

• Climate-controlled furniture manufacturing plant. Concrete floors.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Starting Wages
• Standard Benefits | Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, Flex Spending Plans, Life, Disability, Accidental, Hospital, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Fraud Protection, and many others
• Paid Time Off & Holidays | Pro-Rated Based on Hire Date + Paid Holidays
• Career Pathway | Opportunities for Advancement
• On-Site Medical Clinic
• Employee Discounts
• Members Credit Union and YMCA

Want to Know More About Us?

We were founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used and loved for generations.

Our Commitment to the Earth

Through our Green Initiative, our artisan partners use sustainably sourced, reclaimed, and recycled materials as much as possible. From harvesting wood from mango trees that no longer produce fruit, to repurposing recycled copper, we take pride in giving new life to what would otherwise be discarded.

Our Pledge for Inclusion

We save a seat at the table for everyone, because we know with absolute certainty that diversity is what makes the world a beautiful, interesting place to live. Regardless of race, age, gender, or background—all are welcome here.

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.