Upholsterer Insider – Furniture Manufacturing

Symbiotic Services; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free onsite healthcare clinic access

Two company-wide shutdown weeks

Paid vacation time

Long-term career growth

Stable, team-oriented environment

Zusammenfassung

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced Upholsterer Insider for a confidential client specializing in high-end residential furniture manufacturing. The Upholsterer Insider will be responsible for manufacturing, repairing, and replacing upholstery on premium household furniture, fitting, aligning, installing and securing fabric and leather onto wooden frames using manual and powered upholstery tools.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on upholstery experience, exceptional

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of Furniture Upholsterer Insider experience.
• Proven experience manufacturing, repairing, or replacing upholstery on household furniture.
• Strong knowledge of fabric and leather upholstery installation techniques.
• Proficiency in operating hand tools, air tools, pneumatic tools, and staple guns.
• Ability to align and secure upholstery materials accurately onto wooden furniture frames.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a manufacturing team.
• Availability to work full-time and overtime as required.

Aufgaben

• Manufacture, repair, and replace upholstery for high-end household furniture.
• Fit, install, stretch, align, and secure fabric and leather materials onto wooden furniture frames.
• Operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, air tools, staple guns, and other upholstery equipment.
• Align furniture components and upholstery materials to ensure proper assembly and finishing.
• Follow established upholstery manufacturing techniques and production procedures.
• Ensure accurate material placement and secure attachment of upholstery components.
• Maintain consistent workmanship while meeting production expectations.
• Inspect upholstery materials and completed furniture components for quality and accuracy.
• Verify proper fabric alignment, material tension, and secure installation.
• Identify and correct upholstery defects and assembly inconsistencies.
• Maintain high standards of craftsmanship throughout the manufacturing process.
• Minimize material waste and rework through accurate and efficient upholstery techniques.
• Complete assigned upholstery tasks according to production schedules.
• Work independently while collaborating with production supervisors and team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
• Follow established manufacturing safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate material concerns, equipment issues, and production challenges.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Overtime readiness

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Staple guns

Fabric installation

Leather installation

Jobbeschreibung

Conover, United States | Posted on 11/06/2026

Recruitment Firm: Symbiotic Services

Department: Upholstery

Industry: Furniture Manufacturing / Upholstery

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years

Job Summary

Symbiotic Services is seeking experienced and skilled Upholsterer Insiders for a confidential client specializing in high-end residential furniture manufacturing.

The Upholsterer Insider will be responsible for manufacturing, repairing, and replacing upholstery on premium household furniture. This position involves fitting, aligning, installing, and securing fabric and leather materials onto wooden furniture frames using manual and powered upholstery tools.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on furniture upholstery experience, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering superior craftsmanship while meeting production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Furniture Upholstery & Assembly

• Manufacture, repair, and replace upholstery for high-end household furniture.
• Fit, install, stretch, align, and secure fabric and leather materials onto wooden furniture frames.
• Operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, air tools, staple guns, and other upholstery equipment.
• Align furniture components and upholstery materials to ensure proper assembly and finishing.
• Follow established upholstery manufacturing techniques and production procedures.
• Ensure accurate material placement and secure attachment of upholstery components.
• Maintain consistent workmanship while meeting production expectations.

Quality Control & Craftsmanship

• Inspect upholstery materials and completed furniture components for quality and accuracy.
• Verify proper fabric alignment, material tension, and secure installation.
• Identify and correct upholstery defects and assembly inconsistencies.
• Maintain high standards of craftsmanship throughout the manufacturing process.
• Minimize material waste and rework through accurate and efficient upholstery techniques.

Production Efficiency & Team Collaboration

• Complete assigned upholstery tasks according to production schedules.
• Work independently while collaborating with production supervisors and team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
• Follow established manufacturing safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate material concerns, equipment issues, and production challenges.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Furniture Upholsterer Insider experience.
• Proven experience manufacturing, repairing, or replacing upholstery on household furniture.
• Strong knowledge of fabric and leather upholstery installation techniques.
• Proficiency in operating hand tools, air tools, pneumatic tools, and staple guns.
• Ability to align and secure upholstery materials accurately onto wooden furniture frames.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a manufacturing team.
• Availability to work full-time and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience manufacturing high-end residential upholstered furniture.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience working in a production-oriented furniture manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Inside Furniture Upholstery
• High-End Furniture Manufacturing
• Furniture Upholstery Repair & Replacement
• Fabric & Leather Installation
• Upholstery Assembly
• Fabric Alignment & Material Fitting
• Pneumatic & Air Tool Operation
• Hand Tool Operation
• Quality Inspection
• Production Manufacturing
• Lean ManufacturingAttention to Detail & Craftsmanship

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift .
• Ability to operate hand tools, air tools, and staple guns for up to 10 hours per shift .
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds .
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder movements.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of an active furniture manufacturing environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Occasional Fridays: 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
• Approximately 40–45 hours per week.
• No Saturday work.
• Overtime may be required based on production demands.
• Competitive hourly compensation.

Benefits

• Free onsite healthcare clinic access beginning Day One for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Two company-wide shutdown weeks annually.
• Paid vacation time.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and professional development.
• Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Benefits and eligibility are subject to the hiring employer's policies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Furniture Upholsterer Insider with at least five years of hands-on experience producing and repairing premium upholstered furniture.

Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, expertise in fabric and leather application, proficiency with upholstery tools, and the ability to maintain consistent quality and productivity in a manufacturing environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.