Upholsterer 1

American Leather Operations LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness/fitness center

Job summary

American Leather Operations LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking an upholsterer for a full-time role in a climate-controlled environment. The position requires standing for long periods while using hand tools and air-powered equipment to attach leather and fabric to wood frames.

Overtime flexibility is expected. You will secure materials with a staple gun, match covers to frames, and follow traveler instructions to meet specific order requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a climate-controlled environment and stand continuously.
• Ability to safely use air tools including air racket, drill, and blower.
• Must be able to read traveler instructions and match covers to frame materials.

Responsibilities

• Secure fabric and leather with a staple gun and assemble final piece.
• Match covers to the correct frame and upholster all frame parts.
• Read product specifications and ensure order requirements are met.
• Correct crooked seams and staple bumps and inspect finished work.
• Maintain quality and complete tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.

Skills

Air tools usage

Air racket

Drill

Blower

Material matching

Frame assembly

Quality inspection

Tools

Sewing needle and notions

Job description

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Full Time Dallas, TX, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2081

FACTORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER

The American Leather factory is unique to the furniture industry. It allows us to create custom luxury furniture in Dallas, Texas, and deliver it to consumers' homes via our retail partners in about 30 days. Blending the best in technology, efficiency systems, and state-of-the-art craftsmanship allows us to offer the most beautiful styles, innovative mechanisms, and various custom options.

Each valued operations team member is key to upholding American Leather's commitment to quality, workmanship, and service. We look forward to receiving your application to join our exceptional team.

SUMMARY:

The upholsterer must be able to work in a climate-controlled environment, requiring continuous standing while operating hand tools and air compressed staple gun to adhere leather and fabric to wood frames. Upholsterers are required to have flexibility to work overtime as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secures fabric and leather using a staple gun. Air racket, and, drill is used to assemble the final piece.
• Match covers material with correct frame and upholster all frame parts
• Reads traveler instructions on product specifications including medallion, leg color, welt or brass tack, springs or webbing and other order requirement
• Correct any crooked seams and staple bumps
• Visually inspect work to ensure quality
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be able to safely use air tools including:
• Air racket
• Drill
• Blower
• Ability to recognize proper nuts, bolts, and screws per style.
• Ability to work with welt on front post.
• Ability to assemble frame and or mechanisms to the frames as required.
• Ability to inspect work as being upholstered and this includes sewing mistakes and bad leather or fabric.
• Strength to pull hard materials onto frame for long periods of time
• Must check seams and quality when piece is complete.

Some great perks and benefits you will receive:

• Competitive compensation and health insurance include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan. We also have an onsite wellness/fitness center that includes free personal training 2 times a week and yoga sessions once a week.