Upholstery: Trainee to Skilled Trimmer

Vanguard Furniture Company; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Company in Conover, NC is seeking candidates for the TRIMMER - TRAINEEs and SKILLED program. The role involves training in upholstery and trimming with hands-on instruction at the facility in Conover.

The program covers tear down, arms, seats, backs, double welt, and panel/bullion work, with trainees responsible for acquiring necessary tools and committing to the training period for advancement.

Qualifications

• Need basic knowledge of furniture.
• Willingness to learn and a cooperative attitude.
• Must have been employed for a minimum of one year.
• Excellent Attendance Record.
• Good work history verified by managers.

Responsibilities

• Trainees learn upholstery/trimming craft during training.
• Trainees will be evaluated for graduation into final stages of training.
• Learn to upholster: tear down, arms, seats, backs, styles, and quality.

Skills

Basic furniture knowledge

Willingness to learn

Employment history (1 year)

Excellent attendance

Good work history

Tools

Staple gun

Staple puller

Regulator

Scissors

Scissor lift

Job description

Vanguard Furniture Company in Conover, NC is seeking candidates for the TRIMMER - TRAINEEs and SKILLED program. The role involves training in upholstery and trimming with hands-on instruction at the facility in Conover.

The program covers tear down, arms, seats, backs, double welt, and panel/bullion work, with trainees responsible for acquiring necessary tools and committing to the training period for advancement.