UPHOLSTERER - OTTOMAN

Vanguard Furniture Company; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Company in Conover, NC is seeking an upholsterer for ottoman work. You will upholster inside and outside surfaces, transport pieces to stations, and prepare fabrics according to specs.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing 8+ hours, and precise color, pattern and material handling. English reading skills and quick learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in upholstery methods and complete work to quality specifications.
• English required to read tickets and job notes.
• Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts.

Responsibilities

• Transport ottoman to and from the work station.
• Lift ottoman onto bucks.
• Apply materials involved to cover inside of piece by using staple gun, staple puller, scissors and regulator.
• Remove ottoman from bucks.
• Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Properly stores tools and supplies at the end of each shift.
• Wears required safety glasses; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Upholstery knowledge

English reading

Quick learner

Attention to detail

Job description

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UPHOLSTERER - OTTOMAN

Conover, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1327

Position Summary: Upholster inside and outside of ottoman utilizing knowledge of upholstery procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Transports ottoman to and from work station.
• Lifts ottoman onto bucks.
• Applies materials involved to cover inside of piece by using staple gun, staple puller, scissors and regulator.
• Removes ottoman from bucks.
• Responsible for fixing their own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Properly stores tools and supplies at the end of each shift.
• Wears required safety glasses; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be knowledgeable in upholstery methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• English required to read tickets and job notes.
• Must have ability to learn quickly and recognize parts.

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 scissor lift.
• Standing: Must be able to stand 8+ hours.
• Reach / Handle: Repetitive motions pinching and pulling of fabric and leather.
• Environment:Indoors, environmentally controlled – 100%.
• Automation:Scissor lift for positioning.
• Tool Usage:Required to use staple gun and scissors the entire shift.
• Vision:Color Determination, observation of patterns, fabric textures and dye tones for quality control.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.