Upholstery Sewing Trainee

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Conover, NC is seeking a trainee in sewing who will learn the craft through hands-on training. The role focuses on operating a sewing machine to join cut fabric pieces for upholstering, with evaluation after the training period.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, inspecting fabric, selecting thread colors, and ensuring quality seams. The trainee is expected to maintain safety and a tidy workstation while learning under supervision.

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.
• Selects thread according to colors of fabric.
• Joins pieces together using sewing machine.
• Aligns pieces and trimmings following seams, edges or markings.
• Checks for puckering or bad seams.
• Scans ticket to show work is complete.
• Places completed cover in assigned buggy.
• Maintain neat and orderly workstation.
• Wear safety glasses and work safely.

Skills

Reading tickets/notes

Sewing methods

English proficiency

Tools

Sewing machine

Scissors

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Conover, NC is seeking a trainee in sewing who will learn the craft through hands-on training. The role focuses on operating a sewing machine to join cut fabric pieces for upholstering, with evaluation after the training period.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, inspecting fabric, selecting thread colors, and ensuring quality seams. The trainee is expected to maintain safety and a tidy workstation while learning under supervision.