Slipseat Upholsterer

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Slipseat Upholsterer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform a variety of operations to assemble and upholster fully upholstered furniture, ensuring each piece meets high standards of quality and craftsmanship. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping and forming upholstery for a specific appearance, fit, and trim. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment where attention to detail and craftsmanship are highly valued. If you are passionate about furniture upholstery and eager to contribute to a creative team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in upholstery or related field.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and upholster furniture using air stapling equipment and hand tools.
• Trim excess fabric and ensure proper fitting of upholstery.

Skills

Hand-Eye Coordination

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Follow Directions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic Staple Gun

Box Cutter

Scissors

Job description

Slipseat Upholsterer

Maiden, NC, USA
Req #682

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Position Summary:

Perform a variety of operations to assemble and upholster portions of fully upholstered furniture. Move frame assembly from roller conveyor to upholstery lift and perform assigned duties using air stapling equipment, hand tools, templates, and measuring devices. Work on a variety of models to shape and form the upholstery for a specific appearance, fit and trim.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift. The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal. Proper bending techniques should be used when moving the transfer cart to prevent strains.


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  Staple filler material (foam) to the frame. A Pneumatic staple gun is used to perform this task. Safety glasses are required to prevent any possible reflections from hitting the employee's eye. Repetitive motion is a potential hazard from the triggering motion.

  
  


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  Use scissors to cut excessive filler material from the frame.

  
  

  The pneumatic staple gun is used again to attach fabric/leather to the frame. The non-trigger hand is used to pull and stretch the fabric/leather to ensure the desired fit.

  
  


• The seams in the upholstered product are smoothed out and tucked by the use of a regulator (ice pick) for a crisp finished appearance.


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  Excessive fabric is trimmed off around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade).

  
  


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  Occasional lifting is required to sit frames off of the assembly conveyor due to repairs.

  
  

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Minimum one year experience.


• Ability to read and follow directions (verbal and written).


• Basic math skills: counting adding, subtracting


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance


• Must have hand to eye coordination


• Must be organized and able to multi-task


• Must be able to complete job duties in timely manner


• Ability to pay close attention to details


• Excellent attendance record


• Flexible to changing work stations as business dictates


• Work and make decisions with minimum supervision


• Overtime as required, including Saturday

Other details

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  Job Function
  6B Upholsterers
  
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  Pay Type
  Hourly
  
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  Travel Required
  No
  
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  Required Education
  High School
  

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• Maiden, NC, USA

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