Senior Canvas/Upholstery Technician

Aspire Talent Solutions; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring marine service organization in Sarasota, FL seeks a Senior Marine Canvas & Upholstery Technician to lead the canvas/upholstery department, including estimating, patterning, producing, and installing canvases and cushions. This role emphasizes top-quality craftsmanship and project leadership by the senior technician.

The ideal candidate will have extensive upholstering experience, proven project management skills, and the ability to oversee cutting, sewing, fitting, and on-boat

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an upholsterer; able to draw and interpret design templates.
• MUST be able to demonstrate outstanding experience in Project Management.
• Marine industry experience working on canvas/upholstery projects on boats/vessels up to 130 feet in length HIGHLY preferred.
• Comfortable working in high temperatures and varying weather up to 50% of the time.
• Comfortable and able to INSTALL final canvas projects in and on boats and other marine vessels accordingly.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required; Prodim Proliner experience beneficial.
• Able to showcase portfolio of canvas/patterning projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to clients, boat owners, and other stakeholders to understand needs, recommend designs, provide project updates, and proactively address concerns
• Estimate and quote all materials, resources, and timelines for each canvas/upholstery project; plan and schedule each project to meet deadlines on time and within quoted budget and resource allocation
• Measure boats/vessels, analyze structure and design, and develop patterns and templates as guides for canvas fabrication process
• Select appropriate upholstery and canvas materials for each project based on durability, water/UV resistance, accessories, and other required functionalities
• Lead marine upholstery technicians in the fabrication process including cutting, sewing, and assembly of canvas materials utilizing sewing machines and other tools; inspect final products to ensure quality adherence, attention to fit, strength, functionality, and aesthetics
• Install all custom products, including on irregular boat structures; repair existing canvas/upholstery including patching of small tears and replacement of worn components as needed
• Manage inventory levels of upholstery materials, fabrics, tools, and equipment; source and order materials; oversee proper use and maintenance of equipment and materials
• Stay abreast of latest upholstery techniques, materials, and design trends to improve quality, efficiency, and aesthetics of upholstery work

Skills

Project Management

Canvas & Upholstery

Patterning

Sewing & Fabrication

On-Boat Installation

Proliner/Prodim

Tools

Prodim Proliner

Sewing Machines

Job description

We are partnering with a growing marine service and repair organization in the Sarasota, FL area who is seeking a SENIOR MARINE CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY TECHNICIAN to support the canvas/upholstery department. This person will be responsible for projects related to boat covers, enclosures, and cushions including estimating, patterning, producing, and installation of canvases and upholstery. This is a PHENOMENAL opportunity for an EXPERT CRAFTSPERSON who is passionate about the quality of their work and looking to showcase their upholstery skills.

Our client is willing to pay TOP NOTCH and assist with reasonable relocation expenses, so if you’ve been considering professional growth while living on the beaches of Sarasota, Florida,

Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding customer service to clients, boat owners, and other stakeholders to understand needs, recommend designs, provide project updates, and proactively address concerns
• Estimate and quote all materials, resources, and timelines for each canvas/upholstery project; plan and schedule each project to meet deadlines on time and within quoted budget and resource allocation
• Measure boats/vessels, analyze structure and design, and develop patterns and templates as guides for canvas fabrication process
• Select appropriate upholstery and canvas materials for each project based on durability, water/UV resistance, accessories, and other required functionalities
• Lead marine upholstery technicians in the fabrication process including cutting, sewing, and assembly of canvas materials utilizing sewing machines and other tools; inspect final products to ensure quality adherence, attention to fit, strength, functionality, and aesthetics
• Install all custom products, including on irregular boat structures; repair existing canvas/upholstery including patching of small tears and replacement of worn components as needed
• Manage inventory levels of upholstery materials, fabrics, tools, and equipment; source and order materials; oversee proper use and maintenance of equipment and materials
• Stay abreast of latest upholstery techniques, materials, and design trends to improve quality, efficiency, and aesthetics of upholstery work

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as an upholsterer; able to draw and interpret design templates
• MUST be able to demonstrate outstanding experience in Project Management
• Marine industry experience working on canvas/upholstery projects on boats/vessels up to 130 feet in length HIGHLY preferred
• Comfortable working in high temperatures and varying weather up to 50% of the time
• Comfortable and able to INSTALL final canvas projects in and on boats and other marine vessels accordingly
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required; Prodim Proliner experience beneficial
• Able to showcase portfolio of canvas/patterning projects