Upholstery 8-Way Hand-Tie Technician

RHF; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Chair is seeking an upholstery spring installer to join our day shift. You will prepare frames and install springs using the 8-way hand tie method, ensuring proper tension and secure attachments throughout the seating system.

Responsibilities include fabricating backs, installing Marshall units and edge components, and maintaining safety policies while rotating through different tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 8-way hand tying technique is preferred.
• Experience with spring installation in upholstery manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Place springs in frame using the 8-way hand tie method.
• Cover springs with FLW and attach with a staple gun.
• Install no-sags on backs of frames as needed.
• Attach burlap fabric to arms and legs and secure with staples or nails.
• Apply edge wire where needed.
• Build backs, install Marshall units, webbing, drop-in units, and edge rolls.
• Rotate through job functions throughout the day.
• Staple underneath units to secure bonding as appropriate.

Skills

8-way hand tie

Spring installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hickory Chair is seeking an upholstery spring installer to join our day shift. You will prepare frames and install springs using the 8-way hand tie method, ensuring proper tension and secure attachments throughout the seating system.

Responsibilities include fabricating backs, installing Marshall units and edge components, and maintaining safety policies while rotating through different tasks as needed.