Upholstery Trainee

Ethan Allen; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethan Allen in Maiden, NC is seeking an upholsterer/trim technician to move frames via transfer carts, apply foam, fabric and leather, and ensure a high-quality finish. You will use pneumatic tools and hand tools to shape and secure materials across multiple frame styles.

The role requires careful attention to detail, steady hands, and the ability to work along a production line with varying tasks. Training on specific equipment will be provided onsite.

Qualifications

• Experience operating upholstery equipment and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to trim excess fabric and smooth seams for a finished look.

Responsibilities

• Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift.
• Operate pneumatic staple gun to attach fabric/leather to the frame.
• Cut excess filler material with a box cutter.
• Pull and stretch fabric/leather to ensure a proper fit while stapling.
• Smooth out seams and tuck fabric using a regulator for a crisp finish.
• For tufted frames, use button needle to stitch buttons and twine through fabric, then staple to back of frame.
• Trim excess fabric around finished wood using a box cutter, ensuring clean edges.
• Attach plygrip to frame edges with pneumatic staple gun and tuck fabric with regulator.
• Roll fabric edges with tack band and secure to frame with rubber mallet.
• Assist with non-routine assignments as instructed.

Tools

Pneumatic staple gun

Scissors

Box cutter

Button needle

Transfer cart

Rubber mallet

Job description

Position Summary:

1. Use transfer cart to move assembled frame from conveyor to upholstery lift. The upholstery lift (scissor lift) is pneumatically powered and controlled by a foot pedal.
2. Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun.
3. Use scissors to cut excessive filler material from the frame.
4. Use pneumatic staple gun to attach fabric/leather to the frame. The non-trigger hand is used to pull and stretch the fabric/leather to ensure the desired fit.
5. The seams in the upholstered product are smoothed out and tucked by the use of a regulator (ice pick) for a crisp finished appearance.

1. For tufted frames, use button needle to stick buttons and twine through fabric. Pull tight, tie off and staple to back of frame.
2. Excessive fabric is trimmed off around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade).
3. Trimmers use pneumatic staple gun to attach plygrip to edges of frame and use the regulator to tuck fabric.
4. Trimmers push tack band (metal strip) through fabric edges, roll once and use rubber mallet to attach to frame.
5. Rarely lifting is required to sit frames off the assembly conveyor due to repairs.
6. Use transfer cart to move frame back onto conveyor and push down the line.
7. May perform other duties/ special or non-routine assignments as instructed.