Upholstered Cushion Technician - 1st Shift

KI; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Upholstered Cushion Technician for their Green Bay facility. This full-time role involves reading shop orders, applying adhesives, and ensuring high-quality production. With a welcoming work culture and competitive benefits, including a 401(k) plan and wellness resources, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team that values craftsmanship and innovation. The role is perfect for those who are mechanically inclined and eager to learn in a supportive environment.

Benefits

100% Employee ownership

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

On-site fitness center

Fitness reimbursement program

Educational reimbursement program

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand shop orders.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand shop orders to ensure quality production.
• Apply adhesives and sew upholstery as per specifications.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Team Player

Computer knowledge

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Green Bay, WI - Manufacturing, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands thefurniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

Job Description:

KI, a world class supplier of innovative and award-winning furniture solutions for business, educational, and healthcare environments, is seeking a full-time Upholstered Cushion Technician to join our Green Bay manufacturing facility on our 1st shift. A $1.00/hour raise is also given within the first year of employment.

To learn more about KI, please visit www.ki.com

Job Duties:

• Read and understand shop orders
• Visually identify upholstery by order
• Visually identify profiles by product line
• Adhesive application
• Provide first quality product in a timely manner to the internal customer
• C-gex sewing
• Look up inventory on computer
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Value Added Skills:

• Mechanically inclined with previous manufacturing experience, but not required
• Team Player
• Computer knowledge
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to train on any shift

Physical Requirements:

• Working in areas where it can get warm
• Working in a smoke free environment
• Activities including standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to assist in any given area of the plant if your area is slow

Shift:

• This is a 1st shift position
• Hours are 6am-2pm Monday-Friday
• Starting rate of pay is $20/hour

KI offers a welcoming work culture with competitive benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include:

• 100% Employee ownership
• A 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Wellness resources, including an on-site fitness center and a fitness reimbursement program
• An educational reimbursement program
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and EAP.

Green Bay, WI - Manufacturing, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America