TRIMMER - TRAINEEs and SKILLED

Vanguard Furniture; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Company in Conover, NC is seeking candidates for the TRIMMER - TRAINEEs and SKILLED program. The role involves training in upholstery and trimming with hands-on instruction at the facility in Conover.

The program covers tear down, arms, seats, backs, double welt, and panel/bullion work, with trainees responsible for acquiring necessary tools and committing to the training period for advancement.

Qualifications

• Need basic knowledge of furniture.
• Willingness to learn and a cooperative attitude.
• Must have been employed for a minimum of one year.
• Excellent Attendance Record.
• Good work history verified by managers.

Responsibilities

• Trainees learn upholstery/trimming craft during training.
• Trainees will be evaluated for graduation into final stages of training.
• Learn to upholster: tear down, arms, seats, backs, styles, and quality.

Skills

Basic furniture knowledge

Willingness to learn

Employment history (1 year)

Excellent attendance

Good work history

Tools

Staple gun

Staple puller

Regulator

Scissors

Scissor lift

Job description

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TRIMMER - TRAINEEs and SKILLED

Conover, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1325

Position Summary:Upholster inside of sofa and chair utilizing knowledge of upholstery procedures. Upholsters outside sections of chairs and sofas, utilizing knowledge of upholstery procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Trainees will be responsible for an investment of time and dedication into learning the craft of upholstery (insider) or trimming (outsider). Trainee will be evaluated upon completion of initial training period for graduation into the final stages of the training program. Trainees will be responsible for learning how to accurately and efficiently:

Upholster- tear down, application of arms, seats, and backs, knowledge of styles and products, maintain high levels of quality while increasing speed and output.

Trimmer - tear down, application of skirts, application of out-arms and out-backs, double welt and exposed wood, Introduction to brass nailing, and application of panels and bullion.

Will be responsible for the purchase of required tools needed.

Current position will not be held and all trainees must assume a certain level of risk into entering the program. Vanguard is offering an opportunity for advancement and trainees must be invested into the program.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Need basic knowledge of furniture
• Has demonstrated a willingness to learn and a high level of cooperation
• Need to have been a employed for a minimum of one year
• Excellent Attendance Record
• Good work history – verified by current and prior managers

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous knowledge and experience in the furniture manufacturing.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Lifting in Excess of 50 lbs.; team lift greater weights. Must be able to lift/remove frame from bucks.
• Standing: Must be able to stand 8+ hours.
• Push / Pull:Slide furniture into designated work areas.
• Reach / Handle: Repetitive motions (pinching and pulling).
• Environment:Indoors, environmentally controlled – 100%.
• Tool Usage:Required to use staple gun, staple puller, regulator and scissors the entire shift.
• Automation:Scissor lift for positioning.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for