Upholstery Technician: Trainee to Skilled

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

Job summary

Vanguard in Conover, NC is seeking a Trainee Trimmer for upholstery and trimming roles. Trainees will learn the craft through hands-on instruction, with evaluation at the end of the initial training period to progress to advanced stages.

Candidates should have basic furniture knowledge, a willingness to learn, and a reliable work history. The position requires standing for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs, and using staple guns and scissors as part of daily tasks in an indoors environment.

Qualifications

• Need basic knowledge of furniture
• Has demonstrated a willingness to learn and a high level of cooperation
• Need to have been employed for a minimum of one year
• Excellent Attendance Record
• Good work history – verified by current and prior managers

Responsibilities

• Trainees will learn upholstery or trimming, with progression upon training completion
• Trainee will be evaluated at end of initial training period
• Upholster- tear down, arms/seats/back, maintain quality and output
• Trimmer - tear down, skirts, out-arms/out-backs, double welt, brass nailing, panels and bullion

Skills

Basic furniture knowledge

Willingness to learn

One year employment

Excellent attendance

Good work history

Tools

Staple gun

Staple puller

Regulator

Scissors

Job description

Vanguard in Conover, NC is seeking a Trainee Trimmer for upholstery and trimming roles. Trainees will learn the craft through hands-on instruction, with evaluation at the end of the initial training period to progress to advanced stages.

Candidates should have basic furniture knowledge, a willingness to learn, and a reliable work history. The position requires standing for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs, and using staple guns and scissors as part of daily tasks in an indoors environment.