Upholstery Sewing Apprentice

ADP, Inc.; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Conover, NC is seeking a Sewer - Flat - Trainee to learn and operate sewing machines for upholstering fabric pieces. Trainees will be evaluated after initial training for graduation into advanced stages of the program.

You will learn to join cut fabric pieces accurately and efficiently and maintain quality across parts. Ideal candidates will have basic sewing knowledge, a willingness to learn, and a good attendance history.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read ticket and job notes for directions.
• Must be knowledgeable in sewing methods and be able to complete job quality specifications.
• Sew piece according to sewing notes.
• English required for understanding of ticket, job notes and directions.

Responsibilities

• Remove cover from bins and separate to prepare for sewing.
• Inspect fabric/material for flaws and defects.
• Select thread according to colors of fabric.
• Join pieces together according to sewing notes using sewing machine.
• Align pieces and trimmings following seams, edges or markings on parts.
• Check for puckering or bad seams.
• Scan ticket to show work is complete.
• Place completed cover in assigned buggy.
• Maintain neat and orderly workstation.
• Wear safety glasses and work safely.
• Identify and fix repairs before starting new piece.

Skills

Basic sewing knowledge

Willingness to learn

Team cooperation

English comprehension

Education

CVCC Furniture Academy exposure

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Conover, NC is seeking a Sewer - Flat - Trainee to learn and operate sewing machines for upholstering fabric pieces. Trainees will be evaluated after initial training for graduation into advanced stages of the program.

You will learn to join cut fabric pieces accurately and efficiently and maintain quality across parts. Ideal candidates will have basic sewing knowledge, a willingness to learn, and a good attendance history.