Upholstery Trainee

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical plans with prescription drug

Health Savings Account

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is seeking an upholstery trim associate to support frame preparation and finishing in our manufacturing environment.

The role involves moving frames, upholstering with pneumatic tools, trimming excess materials, and ensuring a high-quality fit and finish on fabric and leather. The position requires careful attention to detail, ability to work with various fabrics, and adherence to safety and efficiency standards in a factory setting.

Responsibilities

• Move assembled frames using transfer cart to upholstery lift
• Stabilize and upholster frames with pneumatic staple gun and fabric/leather
• Trim excess filler and fabric for a smooth finish
• Fit fabric/leather with pull-and-stretch for proper alignment
• Smooth seams using regulator and tuck for crisp appearance
• For tufted frames, insert and secure buttons and twine
• Trim edges with box cutter and secure plygrip and tuck fabric
• Push tack band through fabric and secure to frame
• Assist with occasional non-routine assignments as directed
• May operate other shop equipment as needed
• Minimal lifting required when frames are moved along conveyors

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Position Summary:

• 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.
• Staple filler material (foam) to the frame with a pneumatic staple gun.
• Use scissors to cut excessive filler material from the frame.
• 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.
• The seams in the upholstered product are smoothed out and tucked by the use of a regulator (ice pick) for a crisp finished appearance.
• For tufted frames, use button needle to stick buttons and twine through fabric. Pull tight, tie off and staple to back of frame.
• Excessive fabric is trimmed off around the finished wood portions of the frame with a box cutter (razor blade).
• Trimmers use pneumatic staple gun to attach plygrip to edges of frame and use the regulator to tuck fabric.
• Trimmers push tack band (metal strip) through fabric edges, roll once and use rubber mallet to attach to frame.
• Rarely lifting is required to sit frames off the assembly conveyor due to repairs.
• Use transfer cart to move frame back onto conveyor and push down the line.
• May perform other duties/ special or non-routine assignments as instructed.

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs.

• 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions)
• multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Group Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Business Travel Accident Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking
• Voluntary Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefit availability varies based on full-time or part-time employee classification.