Trimmer

Fairfield Chair Co.; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Chair Co. in Lenoir, NC is seeking a full-time Upholstery Technician to apply padding and fabrics, shape contours, and repair furniture components on a manufacturing line. You will safely handle frames, manage materials with a staple gun, and keep a clean workspace while adhering to safety standards.

The role supports individual and team work in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has 2+ years upholstery experience, solid computer literacy, strong communication, and a proven

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on upholstery experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy, detail orientation, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read work instructions and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver furniture frames on work platform.
• Tacks cardboard, padding and upholstery material to rails, shaping to contour.
• Fix repairs and maintain a neat, orderly workstation.
• Follow all workplace safety standards.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem solving

Read work instructions

Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Upholstery tools

Job description

# TrimmerPlant 2 Upholstery Plant - Lenoir, NC 28645## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## Description**Essential duties and responsibilities*** Safely maneuver furniture frames on work platform* Tacks cardboard, padding and upholstery material to top, side, and bottom rails of outside arms, fitting and shaping materials to obtain specified contour using staple gun, staple puller, scissors, and regulator* Responsible for fixing their own repairs* Maintains neat and orderly workstation.* Follow all workplace safety standards* Performs other duties as required by supervisor.## Qualifications**Qualification requirements*** At least 2 years of hands on inside/outside Upholstery experience* Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook to Intermediate level* Effective communication & interpersonal skills required to build relationships across the business* Demonstrate use of upholstery tools* High degree of accuracy and attention to detail* Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills* Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills* Effective organizational, stress and time management skills* Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines* Ability to work independently or as a team member* Ability to read work instructions**Physical demands and abilities*** Prolonged standing/walking/bending required and lifting up to 50 pounds* Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects